Shared parenting can give you meaningful time with your child. But equal parenting time does not automatically erase your child support obligation. In Ohio, the court considers your parenting schedule along with both parents’ income, child-related expenses and other...
For a business owner, divorce risks go beyond personal assets. An ownership stake often makes up much of their wealth and that weight can make the business itself a central issue in property division. A well-drafted buy-sell agreement helps by setting clear rules for...
A business can become one of the most difficult issues in a high-asset divorce. When spouses disagree about control, finances or the company's future, one may ask whether a court can place the business under outside management. In some situations, an Ohio divorce...
Divorce changes more than your daily life. It also changes how you file taxes and how much you might owe. This is especially true for high asset divorces, where homes, retirement accounts, investments and businesses all become part of the split. If you are going...
Divorce or separation can leave parents wondering how much their child's wishes matter during a custody case. Many people assume a child can simply choose where to live at a certain age. Ohio law takes a more balanced approach. A child's preference may matter, but it...
If you hold a significant portion of your wealth in trust, whether a divorce court can reach those assets depends entirely on how you structured the trust, who created it, and how much control you or your spouse retains over its assets. The type of trust drives the...
Many successful business owners enter marriage after building an established company, valuable investments and long-term financial goals. For many high-earning professionals in Columbus and throughout Central Ohio, the question is not whether the business has value...
When a business owner files for divorce, real estate is often one of the most valuable assets. This category may include a primary residence, a vacation home, rental properties or commercial buildings. Accurate valuation is important because it helps determine the...
Valuable items can make divorce feel like a financial investigation. You may need to address the end of your marriage while also showing what a home, art collection, jewelry or rare collectible is worth. In Ohio, the court generally starts with the idea that marital...
Parenting schedules can become more complicated when one parent works in a profession with long or unpredictable hours, such as being a surgeon. Surgeons often have demanding schedules that may include emergency procedures, overnight shifts and on-call...
