In divorces, disputes over how to divide retirement and pension benefits are common – and often messy. At issue is whether one spouse is entitled to receive a portion of the other spouse’s retirement or pension payout as part of …
The Family Law practice at Isaac Wiles assists clients every day with various marital legal issues. Frequently, they are asked to draft prenuptial agreements, which most of us are familiar with, as well as postnuptial agreements, which come after a …
The Ohio’s Domestic Relations Resource Guide just got a major upgrade! Our Partner and Family Law Group Chair, Joanne Beasy, dives into the essential topics, such as parental rights and spousal support, and talks about how the guide will help judges, …
What happens to a family pet after a divorce? Our Family Law Practice Chair Joanne Beasy weighs in on different examples of families who went to battle over their beloved animals. You’ve heard about divorcing parents fighting over child custody. …
What happens to the home where you built a life when divorce is the only solution? In her latest blog, our Family Law Partner Joanne Beasy explains the intricacies related to selling or keeping a house during divorce proceedings. When …
While dissolution requires an amicable agreement between both parties before filing with the court, divorce is a more expensive and time-consuming process. Although quicker, it is important to note that dissolutions require both parties to be in full agreement on …
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! For the second straight year in 2023, divorce filings in Ohio have declined. Our Family Law Partner, Joanne Beasy, dives into the data in her latest blog, revealing a promising look at …
Recently, the Ohio Supreme Court issued guidelines regarding custody evaluations in family law cases. Not every case involves a custody evaluation (nor should every case). Custody evaluators and guardians ad litem provide the court with custody and parenting time information. …
I have encountered numerous unusual divorce and child custody cases as a family law attorney. But a recent custody dispute resulted in a court-ordered arrangement that took unusual to a new level. The judicial officer in the case ordered “nesting,” …
Let’s talk retirement accounts. Even if your spouse never set foot in your workplace, or you never set foot in your spouse’s workplace, in the Court’s view, any retirement account that was created or grew during the marriage is marital property built by …
According to a New Jersey Court, the answer is yes, a step-mom may be called “Mom” by his/her step-child. While this conclusion seems surprising at first, the Court’s focus on what is in the child’s best interest, versus the parents’ best interest is persuasive. In …
In a recent decision from the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals, a hard lesson was learned by a party…trial means trial. In this case, the Wife and her counsel did not appear for trial because the Wife’s counsel had …
