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. […]
Divorce
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 […]
Marriage counseling may be a necessary part of divorce
An Ohio marriage has a 50/50 chance of ending in divorce. Upon filing for divorce, the court may order the couple to see a marriage counselor or therapist. Couples with children may have to see a family therapist. As seen on LAWriter, the Ohio code 3105.091 discusses conciliation procedures. The court can issue a couple […]
Business owners can protect their company with a prenup
Divorce is still prevalent for many Americans. And for those who own a business, a marital separation can ruin both their personal and company finances if they do not have the proper safeguards in place. However, there are valuable resources one can use to help their business thrive during the emotional and financial turmoil of […]
How to divide a business in a divorce
When Ohio couples who are also business owners get a divorce, deciding what to do about the company can be difficult. The couple can continue to run the business together, they can sell it or one can buy the other one out. For the first option, the couple will usually need to have a relatively […]
The effects of income on divorce
Money can be an issue for many couples in Ohio. In some cases, it’s because husbands are insecure about their wives earning more money than them. Studies show that women who make more than their husbands are more likely to get divorced. While women’s income relative to that of men has increased in the last […]
Selling, keeping or splitting a business in a divorce
Owning a business can mean that a couple in Ohio has an additional complication when it comes to dividing property in a divorce. The first step they will need to take is having the company valuated. Once they know what the company is worth, they might want to sell it, but one person might also […]
Divorce, taxes and claiming dependents
When completing their tax returns, Ohio residents can claim qualifying dependents and encounter almost no issues. However, in situations in which multiple taxpayers are claiming the same dependents, such as when separated or divorce parents both claim their children, the process can quickly become complicated, forcing the Internal Revenue Service to examine the returns and […]
Staying calm during a divorce has long-term gains
A divorce proceeding can be one of the most emotionally taxing legal events a person can experience. Many divorced individuals in Columbus, Ohio, can attest to this fact. However, becoming lost in one’s emotions can have a detrimental effect on the divorce, including the property settlement and parenting plan. Techniques are available that can assist […]
