How will your retirement plans be treated during the course of your Ohio divorce? Below you will find some helpful information from Shannon Dawes of Dawes Legal, LLC, regarding a divorce’s effect on Ohio retirement plans. Do retirement plans have to be divided? Retirement benefits that you accumulated during your marriage are marital assets, according …
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At the outset of an Ohio divorce, it can be difficult to know when you need to hire an attorney. It is extremely important that you do retain experienced representation to be sure your interests are protected and you follow Ohio law during your proceedings. If you’re not sure about the right time to seek …
Division of property can be one of the most contentious issues during the course of a divorce. In Ohio, you have several options for coming to an agreement about how to split assets with your spouse. During the process of your divorce, you will only divide “marital property.” This is generally property acquired during the …
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Dividing Debt in an Ohio Divorce When a couple makes the decision to divorce, the spouses know they will need to divide some of their property, like houses and cars. What many couples often do not know, however, is how or whether they will divide their debt. Ohio follows the law of “equitable distribution” in …
Preparing for a Divorce in Columbus, Ohio When you have come to the painful realization that your marriage needs to end, the process of divorce can seem extremely overwhelming. But if you do some basic preparation before filing, you will immediately set yourself on track for a smoother experience. Understand the Law One of the …
Pros and Cons of a Do it Yourself Divorce in Ohio When you are considering a divorce or dissolution of marriage in Ohio, you might be tempted to try to do it yourself. In Ohio, this is referred to as a “pro se” divorce, meaning without a lawyer. While it can seem like the process …
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Franklin County Divorce Attorneys Discuss the Discovery Process If you are contemplating a divorce or planning to meet with a divorce attorney, you need to be familiar with the “discovery” process. In this blog post, our Franklin County divorce attorneys review this exchange of information between the parties. Whether spouses are engaged in a dissolution …
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Preparing for a Divorce in Ohio When you have come to the painful realization that your marriage needs to end, the process of divorce can seem extremely overwhelming. But if you do some basic preparation before filing, you will immediately set yourself on track for a smoother experience. 1. Understand Ohio’s Divorce Law One of …
Columbus Ohio Divorce Lawyer Highlight the Conciliation Process Under Ohio Divorce Laws When either party files for a divorce, annulment, legal separation or dissolution in Ohio, there is a special process for reconciliation if one or both parties want to resolve the issues and continue their marriage. Our law firm can explain this process and help you …
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Ohio Divorce Lawyer Answers More Questions about the Comparison between a Dissolution and Divorce This article provides an additional overview of the dissolution process. Under Ohio law, dissolutions can provide a less costly and amicable alternative to divorce. If you have questions after reviewing this information and our prior blog post, we invite you to contact us …
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