Many people in Ohio have heard of a prenuptial agreement. This legally binding document protects the assets a spouse owned before marriage in case of a future divorce. A document that is not quite as well known but serves a similar purpose is a postnuptial agreement....
Divorce
January is the month of divorces
January has been nicknamed "Divorce Month" by some in legal circles because of the number of divorces that take place during that month, especially at the beginning of it. Queries on search engines and online platforms have increased searches for divorce-related...
How prenups can benefit couples
When most Ohio couples get engaged, they feel confident that their relationship will last forever. They are usually focused on the excitement surrounding their romantic engagement. Unfortunately, many marriages end in divorce. Couples need to discuss financial matters...
The financial challenges a divorce may create
Ohio residents who go through a divorce may face a variety of financial challenges. While men and women might encounter different types of financial challenges, there are things that anyone can do to prepare for them. For instance, it is a good idea to create an...
Social media posts may be divorce evidence
The question of social media and other electronic evidence has come into play in many Ohio divorces. Most couples have at least one social media account on which they post personal information. In divorce cases, 81% of lawyers say they've discovered evidence on social...
Child support by agreement saves time and energy in court
When two people who have children together split up, one of the main questions to address is child support. The family court system in Ohio is designed to provide definitive answers on child support, custody and other issues. However, it's often in the best interests...
Approach divorce with a positive attitude
In Ohio and across the United States, divorce is near the top of the list when it comes to negative and stressful experiences. For many Ohio residents, divorce means ending a commitment to live with another person who shares their vision for future happiness and...
Mortgage issues can arise in divorce
In many Ohio divorce cases, the couple's most important and most valuable asset is the family home. There are essentially three options for dealing with the mortgage in cases where one of the spouses will keep the home. Typically, the other spouse will take other...
Tips for locating hidden assets in a divorce
There are a number of signs that might alert a person in Ohio to the possibility that their spouse is attempting to hide assets in a divorce. One of the most obvious signs is money disappearing from accounts or missing account statements. A person may claim that a...
The importance of preparing for divorce negotiations
Divorcing couples in Ohio and around the country often hope to get through property division and spousal support negotiations as quickly and as painlessly as possible, but going into these talks unprepared can lead to problems in later years. People who have grown...