If you are going through a divorce or separation in Ohio, you may be concerned about how you will support yourself financially after the split. One option that may be available to you is spousal support, also known as alimony. Can I receive – or must I pay – spousal support? It is important to […]
Divorce
What do you know about comparing yourself to your ex in divorce?
Divorce can trigger a tangle of emotions that you may struggle to sift through. Feeling emotionally off-balance can leave you with unhealthy coping strategies, such as comparing yourself with your ex. Learn how to make it through this emotional thicket and sift through the fog of frustration. Psychology Today has tips for lifting yourself out […]
Understand equitable distribution of property
When you and your spouse get a divorce, you usually have to divide your property. Ohio’s property division laws dictate which assets you might keep after the marriage. You may want to divide all of the assets in half to make the division fair. According to FindLaw, Ohio uses equitable distribution to divide a couple’s […]
How can I save money during a divorce?
Thousands of people across the United States get divorced each year. While these divorces are generally assumed to be expensive in terms of emotional output, many people do not think about the monetary costs of divorce. The reality is divorce can end up costing tens of thousands of dollars in some cases. If you are […]
Is college part of child support in Ohio?
The courts in Ohio would probably not specifically require you to pay for your child’s education in college after your divorce. This may be due to various factors, such as the fact that college is not a required step in education and that it often happens after the age of emancipation. As for what you […]
Get the spousal support you need
Managing finances can be hard even in the most ideal situations, but things get a lot more complicated after divorce. You have to part ways with some of your marital property and possibly deal with moving costs, all with less income than before. Spousal support can be key to finding your financial footing when things […]
Explaining divorce issues to a young child
For people of all ages, the divorce process is often complex for a host of reasons. This is especially true for young children, who often have an even harder time processing what is going on. Children in this position often worry about their ability to spend time with their parents and struggle with the uncertainty […]
How do we divide inheritance in a divorce?
One of the more complicated parts of the divorce process is dividing your property. During the marriage, you likely comingled your assets. You may have shared a bank account and paid bills using money you both earned. However, when you divorce, you have to separate everything into what is yours and what is your spouses. […]
Communicating with your spouse during the divorce process
In one of our recent posts, we covered some of the potential benefits of marital counseling, a strategy that has helped many people in Ohio work through marital challenges they are facing and reduce some of the emotional strain associated with divorce. Atkins and Atkins Attorneys at Law, LLC realizes that this is not an […]
Getting divorced shortly after a wedding
Many people end their marriage after a number of years together, finally deciding to call it quits. Others get a divorce shortly after their wedding, and there are various reasons why some newlyweds split up across Ohio. For example, a partner’s behavior sometimes changes abruptly following the wedding, while other problems (such as domestic violence […]
