Is there a formula for calculating spousal support? In Ohio there is not a formula for determining spousal support. In every litigated case, a court must consideration 14 separate factors listed in the Ohio statutes to determine if spousal support is reasonable and appropriate. When you negotiate … [Read more...]
Important Questions About Property Division in Divorce
How does property get divided in Ohio? The first step when it comes to property division is to determine what is marital property and what is separate property. Marital property is generally divided equally. Marital property is any type of asset or liability acquired during the marriage except … [Read more...]
8 Benefits of Divorce
Divorce can be a painful process emotionally. As a divorce attorney I find that when my clients realize that their marriage is over, they tend to focus on the downside of the divorce process. They focus their thoughts on negative issues like loss of financial security, emotional strain on their … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Collaborative Dissolution (Law, Practice…?)
The Collaborative Law Process is relatively new option for divorcing couples and has many benefits over traditional divorce litigation. Each spouse hires their own attorney trained in the Collaborative Process. There are over forty (40) trained attorneys in our area. The goal is to reach a … [Read more...]
Helping Your Kids Survive Emotionally During the Divorce Process
Divorce creates uncertainty in the lives of the children of divorcing parents. It's not uncommon for children to blame themselves for the problems that occurred in the marriage. They may think that if only they had been a little better or more fun, the marriage would have survived. Because of this … [Read more...]
8 tips for avoiding financial disaster during your divorce
Divorce can be a financial disaster for both parties. However, with good planning you can reduce your financial risk substantially. Here are some planning tips for an impending divorce. Perform good record keeping - Collect all your financial records. If you are disorganized as a whole, this … [Read more...]
Your Lawyer’s Role in the Collaborative Process
Yesterday we settled our case. It began in March and completed in July. It required five team meetings over the course of the four months. Upon acceptance of the proposed SA, my client, the scorned and betrayed wife who discovered the Ashley Madison link on her spouse's computer as well as the … [Read more...]
A rational approach to the 3 biggest areas of concern for divorce.
When couples separate, or divorce, spouses must find a way to resolve their differences on all relevant issues. Collaborative Practice is designed to minimize conflict while working together toward those resolutions. Parties to divorce, their attorneys and any other professionals involved, agree to … [Read more...]
Facing the end of marriage… “Modern help for the Brokenhearted…”
Ellen Huerta has developed an app where users can "...shake their feeling of helplessness and take action."Huerta's aim is "...to erase the shame and taboo of heartbreak as something to just get over...it's not just emotion that causes a wave of intense feelings, it's also biology." There are … [Read more...]
Ancient Wisdom for Divorcing Couples
The Ethics of the Sages 1:18 "Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel teaches, (T)hree things ensure the world's survival: justice, truth, and peace, as it is said, "Speak truth, establish peace, and render honest judgments in your gates.” (Zechariah 8:16)." When couples are facing the end of their … [Read more...]
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