Contested Divorce Archives - Kelly Law Office https://www.kellylawohio.com/tag/contested-divorce/ Columbus Ohio Family Law & Divorce Attorney Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:14:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.kellylawohio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-kellylaw-logo-icon-2-1-32x32.png Contested Divorce Archives - Kelly Law Office https://www.kellylawohio.com/tag/contested-divorce/ 32 32 Handling a divorce where there is a prenuptial agreement https://www.kellylawohio.com/2019/12/handling-a-divorce-where-there-is-a-prenuptial-agreement/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:01:40 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=257 In Ohio and across the United States, it is unfortunate that many marriages will end in divorce. When a couple decides to part ways, there are certain issues that will come to the forefront as part of the case. That includes property division, spousal support and other financial considerations. To make the situation harder, couples […]

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]]> Millennials’ shifting views on marriage and divorce https://www.kellylawohio.com/2019/09/millennials-shifting-views-on-marriage-and-divorce/ Mon, 16 Sep 2019 22:51:38 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=290 Millennials in Ohio and across the country have grown up in a different reality than their parents and grandparents. Both men and women have the opportunity to attain financial independence, and this has influenced the way that millennials view marriage, divorce and prenuptial agreements. The antiquated, stereotypical ideal of a man wanting a prenup to […]

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]]> Safeguarding business assets with a prenup https://www.kellylawohio.com/2019/07/safeguarding-business-assets-with-a-prenup/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 23:05:28 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=313 A well-drafted prenuptial agreement has the power to do more than protect personal assets for individuals planning to walk down the aisle in Ohio. A prenup can also be used by a business owner wishing to determine how their company’s assets will be handled during a marriage. For example, it could be kept as separate […]

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]]> The role of expert witnesses in a divorce https://www.kellylawohio.com/2019/03/the-role-of-expert-witnesses-in-a-divorce/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:23:23 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=358 People in Ohio who decide to divorce may face a number of unique and complicating factors. Every person’s divorce is different, and the issues that can accompany the end of a marriage will be affected by whether a couple has children or how amicable the separation may be. In addition, financial issues can have a […]

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]]> New tax laws will affect alimony in North Carolina https://www.kellylawohio.com/2018/12/new-tax-laws-will-affect-alimony-in-north-carolina/ Thu, 27 Dec 2018 02:48:34 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=429 For decades, alimony payments have been tax deductible for the payor and taxable income for the payee. As of Jan. 1, 2019, however, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will change this. Alimony will no longer be considered tax deductible to the payor starting in the new year. While those who have already ended their […]

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]]> Pre-marriage cohabitation is no predictor of success https://www.kellylawohio.com/2018/10/pre-marriage-cohabitation-is-no-predictor-of-success/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:03:26 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=453 There was a time not so long ago when Ohio couples who lived together without the benefit of wedlock were subject to a certain stigma. Although some hold beliefs to the contrary, a strong majority of adults are now of the opinion that living together before marriage is a good idea, and most indicate they […]

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]]> Financial status and the likelihood of divorce https://www.kellylawohio.com/2018/10/financial-status-and-the-likelihood-of-divorce/ Fri, 19 Oct 2018 03:05:59 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=459 Ohio couples may be interested to know that based on the results of a survey of more than 2,000 adults, the primary cause of relationship stress is money. Thirty-five percent of the respondents identified finances as the main cause of contention with their significant other. Couples who have the same ideas about finances have a higher likelihood […]

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]]> Using prenups or postnups https://www.kellylawohio.com/2018/09/using-prenups-or-postnups/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 03:08:17 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=463 Couples in Ohio who are planning on getting married may want to strongly consider completing a prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement. These legal documents can be helpful with communicating about issues, such as finances, that couples may be reluctant to discuss openly and that could sometimes contribute to a divorce. A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is […]

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]]> Going through a divorce without feeling like a loser https://www.kellylawohio.com/2018/07/going-through-a-divorce-without-feeling-like-a-loser/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 03:20:37 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=489 During a divorce, an Ohio couple may find themselves completely at odds when it comes to reaching a settlement. This can be especially true if the divorce is not amicable. Ultimately, most former couples walk away thinking that their ex-spouse “won,” even though this generally is not the case. When couples are going through a […]

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]]> Delayed marriage and student debt driving prenuptial agreements https://www.kellylawohio.com/2018/07/delayed-marriage-and-student-debt-driving-prenuptial-agreements/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:21:42 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=491 Prenuptial agreements have become a much more common part of wedding planning in Ohio than they used to be. A survey of attorneys conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that over half of respondents had experienced an increase in requests for prenuptial agreements. The past 20 years have overseen a quintupling of […]

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