Property Division

Splitting assets during a divorce can be difficult. Many Ohio couples are tasked with deciding whether to keep or sell their Hamilton house. Factors that you'll have to take into account when trying to decide what to do with it is how long you've owned the home, how...

A multitude of events in your life can cause your marriage to suddenly make a turn for the worse. You may have thought that you were getting ready to retire only to have that sidelined because you're facing getting divorced. Retirement plans are considered marital...

Most people take pictures using their phones or some other type of digital camera nowadays. It, therefore, may seem a bit odd for one to ask what happens with their photographs once a couple decides to divorce. It's not too strange of a question though, considering...

The word artist is used to describe individuals who are musicians, screenwriters, painters and other creative-types nowadays. Many individuals who perform this type of work see what they do as a passion. They treat their work as if it were their baby, keeping a close...

If there's one factor that holds up divorce negotiations, then property division is at the top of the list. Couples often fight over whether certain valuable items are considered as marital property. Hamilton judges take into account various factors when dividing up...

The number of U.S. small businesses run by married couples hovers somewhere around a few million. The fact that so many smaller companies are family-owned and run can make things difficult if a couple decides to divorce. While many spouses find a way to work together...

If you ask most individuals, they'll say that there's never a right time to go through a divorce. Coming to terms with the fact that your marriage is ending can hard on anyone. It's particularly difficult for those who are preparing to retire or who have recently done...

Getting divorced does not necessarily mean you both have to move. In some situations, one person takes over the mortgage or buys their spouse out with a new mortgage, allowing them to keep the home even after the relationship ends.What you decide to do is ultimately...

Filing for divorce in Ohio is often a complicated process. In addition to determining child custody, filling out paperwork and creating visitation schedules, you are forced to divide all of the property and possessions that you have accumulated throughout your...

Divorcing couples should know that Ohio is not a community property state. Because of that, property is not necessarily split down the middle. Instead, the courts will divide your jointly owned property in a way that is equitable and fair, even if it might not be...