Divorce at any age is challenging, but for couples over the age of 50, the stakes are particularly high. This is especially true when it comes to what is arguably one of the most important assets for anyone at or over the age of 50: retirement accounts. Often one of...
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What Happens To 529 Plans In An Ohio Divorce?
Divorce forces couples to make very challenging decisions about the future. Those with children have to negotiate not just property division matters but also how they will share custody of or responsibility for their children. As if that would not be difficult enough...
What Is A Distributive Award In An Ohio Divorce?
Figuring out how to share property and income acquired during a marriage is frequently one of the most pressing challenges during Ohio divorce proceedings. The longer people have remained married, the more property they may need to split with each other. The equitable...
Can A Pet Help A Child Through A Divorce?
Dogs, cats and other pets are considered by most pet owners to be part of the family. In the event of a divorce, these family members can prove therapeutic for children (and adults too). Studies have shown that a pet can help people going through a difficult time....
Three options for the family home in divorce
For married couples who own their own homes, figuring out what to do with the house can be one of the most challenging parts of divorce. For many people, their home is more than an address. It contains precious memories and losing the house can be emotionally...
Why you should get a fresh appraisal on your home before divorce
When you are going through a divorce, one of the toughest parts is dividing your assets with your former spouse. When a family home is involved, your emotions often play a role. You may not want to give that up, especially if you have children and want to limit the...