Marriages are meant to last until death do you part, but the truth is that divorce can happen at any time. It can happen five, 10, 20, 30, or even 40 or more years down the road. The longer you wait to divorce, though, the harder it gets. Many couples in their 50s and beyond are getting divorced. These are called gray divorces and their rates are growing. That’s because people are living longer. They want to enjoy life and not sit around at home with a person they can’t stand to be around anymore. A gray divorce may seem easier in some ways. You’re waiting until the kids are grown and moved ou ..read more

Divorces are always difficult, even if they are amicable. They all come with different elements. In some, there are very few assets involved. Then there are those involving millions or even billions of dollars in assets.  These are called high asset divorces. A high asset divorce is typically one that has $1 million in liquid assets, not including real estate or closely-held businesses, although these are subject to distribution. In any divorce, the two main issues that need to be addressed are property division and alimony. This is especially true in the context of a high-net-worth divor ..read more

When you’re tired of living with your spouse, your first thought may be divorce. That’s what most people do when there are issues and they no longer want to be married. However, there is another option: separation. There are two ways to separate in Ohio. You can get a legal separation, which is a process that is similar to a divorce, or you and your spouse can simply live apart and separate on your terms. A legal separation does not legally end a marriage in Ohio. Both parties are still considered married to each other and therefore cannot remarry. However, the court is allowed to issue orders ..read more

Marriage is not easy, even in the best of circumstances. As time goes on, we tend to change. Some people gain maturity as they get older; many do not. Sometimes people do things that go against their character, such as abuse and infidelity. A relationship can easily turn into a minefield; so can a divorce. A divorce can be a nerve-wracking process. You may have a clear plan in mind, but you never know what your spouse may do.  While you can’t control what your spouse may do, you can control your behavior. Know that what you do or say during your divorce can make or break your situation. Y ..read more

The best marriages have two parties who always put in 110% to ensure the relationship is on the right track. But that’s not always how they work. In many marriages, there is one spouse doing the majority of the work. They may work full-time and take care of the home and kids while their spouse does the bare minimum. They may not even have a job. In these cases, your spouse is likely taking you for granted. When a person takes you for granted, it means that they rely on you to do everything. They expect that you will take care of all their needs. Yet they undervalue everything you do. They may ..read more

The rise of the gig economy happened after COVID hit. Many people got laid off or were forced to work from home. This left workers with a lot of free time to make even more money.  These people become freelancers and independent contractors. They gained some flexibility in their work. Instead of working full time from 9-5, they filled temporary and part-time positions. Gig work can range from writing articles to delivering food to driving for Uber or delivering food to writing code or freelance articles. Many part-time professors are also gig workers.  Gig work is beneficial for ever ..read more

When you have decided to file for divorce, you probably want to get it over as quickly as possible. Why has it dragged on for years? Just finalize it and move on.  In Ohio, the divorce process varies, depending on whether or not you have children. The process can take 4-12 months if you don’t have children, or up to two years if there are children involved.  The biggest factor in divorce cases is whether or not you and your spouse can cooperate. You also need to meet the state requirements. In order to get divorced in Ohio: You or your spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least six ..read more

CEOs are in powerful positions. These executives run businesses and make them profitable. The position offers a lot of pay, power, and perks. It also comes with a lot of drama when the CEO is married. Marriage is much more difficult when a spouse works as a CEO. CEOs work a lot, and when they’re not at work, they’re thinking about work. And if they’re dealing with a work issue like a bad quarter, this can also consume their time for weeks.  This leaves very little time for family, which is the top reason why CEO marriages fail. Patience, time, and energy are all limited, often leading to ..read more

A divorce is one of the most emotional events a person will go through, second only to the death of a loved one. In fact, both situations have grief involved. Ending a marriage is not done lightly. It is a major decision that has long-term repercussions, especially if there are children involved and it was a long-term marriage.  Deciding to divorce is a huge life transition, especially if you haven’t been single for decades. You may have never lived on your own. This can seem like an impossible task at 40, 50, or 60 years old or beyond.   When it comes to divorce, everyone moves ..read more

If you’ve ever been divorced, you know it’s not easy. There are often many obstacles involved, and even when you plan to divorce amicably, that does not always happen. This is especially true when it comes to a business divorce.  Business divorces are highly complex situations because it’s not tangible items you can simply split. Plus, there are valuations involved, so the business needs to be properly valued so it’s a fair split. That’s why you need the right lawyer on your side to help you make the right decisions. Your average divorce lawyer does not have the right experience or backgr ..read more