This question is usually posed in two different scenarios. This blog will deal with one of the two scenarios: Sally comes into the divorce lawyer’s office. She has been married… CONTINUE
Life Insurance In Divorce
Life insurance in divorce is often a point of contention in divorce. In the midst of a divorce, we would file a restraining order that would preclude the insured during… CONTINUE
In Legal Separation, Is the Other Party Obligated to Keep Paying Insurance Premiums?
At Joseph & Joseph & Hanna we have experience with legal separation cases. If you are legally separated, there has been a full trial or settlement linked to the legal… CONTINUE
What Can I Take With Me If I Move Out Before I File for Divorce?
I would make the following recommendations: Take 100% of everything you had prior to the marriage. Take anything you inherited. Take anything that was gifted to you, and Take 50%… CONTINUE
What Can I Do To Keep My Legal Fees As Low As Possible?
Over our many years in practice, we have found that various circumstances may cause one client’s bill to be higher than that of another client. When we sat down and analyzed it,… CONTINUE
What Is a Dower Interest?
Dower interest is an ancient concept in which each spouse has an interest in the other spouse’s real estate. Typically, it was the wife’s interest (‘dower’ indicates the concept of… CONTINUE
The Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce
With legal separation, your assets and liabilities are divided as they would be in termination of marriage by divorce or dissolution. Issues of custody, child support and spousal support are… CONTINUE
LGBT Dissolution: The Heart of the Case is Humanity
I remember years back when this was the case that became the reported case on issues of same-sex parenting, my client came to me and asked me if it would… CONTINUE
Ohio Divorce: Residency Requirements
If you were married in another State, and you wish to be divorced in Ohio, the court will recognize your divorce process in Ohio, provided that you have been a… CONTINUE
Domestic Partnership vs. Marriage: If a Couple Wants to Have the Protections of Domestic Relations Courts, is Marriage the Answer?
In Ohio, we don’t have a “registered domestic partnership;” so you are either married, or you are not. Therefore, if two people of the same sex, or two people of… CONTINUE