On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ohio residents know that legal matters involving children can be very difficult and stressful. Specifically, issues surrounding custody and visitation can upset an entire family. In recent news, the Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from grandparents who wanted to visit with their two grandchildren.
The grandparents and the parents at issue had a solid family relationship. The grandparents were involved in the lives of their two grandchildren for several years. Nevertheless, the demise of a family business caused a strain on the family. Tension evolved between the father and grandfather. The family sought counseling; however, the parents ultimately cut all contact between the grandparents and grandchildren. A court ruled in favor of visitation rights for the grandparents in 2008; however, the state appeals court and state Supreme Court advocated the parents' rejection of visitation.
On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Is ending your marriage the new fad? It definitely seems like it. Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Zooey Deschanel, Mena Suvari and Kenny G are just some of the famous names that have recently headlined the news. As Ohio residents know, no one really wants to go through the process of a divorce; however, many people are taking action in an effort to get out of poor marriage situations. Recently, another well-known couple has decided to call it quits.
An article reports that a hit reality star on the "Real Housewives of D.C" is getting a divorce. Sources say that Stacie Scott Turner and her husband have separated. The reality couple has been married for 14 long years. However, they are not the first couple from the former reality show to end their marriage. Michaele Salahi and her husband recently initiated a divorce.
On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, February 9, 2012
Some Ohio residents know that dissolving a marriage is a very difficult and overwhelming process. In the process of a divorce, you must make many decisions involving property, debt, alimony and children. Furthermore, these resolutions affect not only your future, but the future of your kids. In a national story, one well-known individual will inevitably face many of these separation-related issues.
In recent news, the wife of Brian Cashman filed for divorce. Cashman is the general manager for the New York Yankees. According to reports, he was publicly accused of an affair. Cashman's wife has filed papers in a Connecticut court. The woman is seeking alimony, division of their property and joint custody of their two children. Cashman's wife has retained a lawyer who has familiarity with high-end divorces.
On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in Family Law on Friday, February 3, 2012
If you are divorcing with children, you are probably - and rightly - concerned with the well-being, health and happiness of your kids both during and after the divorce. According to educator and author Claire Barnes, there are many common phrases thrown around regarding children and divorce that are not completely accurate. Ignoring or minimizing the emotional risks to your kids, Barnes says, has the potential to cause life-long emotional damage.
However, by being aware of these risks, you can help your children get through the divorce with minimal harm. In this spirit, Barnes offered and debunked three common myths regarding divorce and children.
On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in Collaborative Law on Thursday, January 26, 2012
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you are likely hesitant to put yourselves through a long, confusing legal battle that could easily end up with an outcome that satisfies neither of you. For couples that seek an amicable alternative to divorce, mediation may be the answer.
Mediation is a method of out-of-court alternative dispute resolution in which couples work with a impartial third-party mediator to reach a divorce settlement. There are many benefits to mediation. First, it avoids many of the common pitfalls of a bitter divorce battle by encouraging couples to work together to achieve a result that satisfies both of them and that is best for their family.
On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, January 20, 2012
Many Ohio couples argue about money, especially in a difficult economic time such as the one we are currently in. In most marriages, these may be short-lived arguments over trivial matters. But for some, money troubles and a lack of agreement on what to do about your financial situation can lead to a bitter divorce.
So what can couples do to ensure that money does not end their marriage? According to an article in The Huffington Post, the best thing that spouses can do to avoid a divorce is keep an open line of communication about their finances. Talk about money early, and talk about it often.
On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in Collaborative Law on Saturday, January 14, 2012
Not that anyone thought that divorce was a cut and dry legal act, but now many couples are considering a legal separation versus a divorce. Is this strategy a good solution for you?
It could be the sign of the times that couples are deciding to remain separated rather than divorce, even if they know the marriage is beyond repair. Some use the legal separation out of financial necessity or for religious reasons.
On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in Prenuptial Agreements on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Earlier this month, actor-comedian Russell Brand confirmed the speculation of media reports in Ohio and throughout the country by announcing that he had filed for divorce from his wife, singer Katy Perry. Although the couple is remaining fairly quiet about the state of their affairs in divorce, it has been reported that they did not sign a prenuptial agreement prior to getting married.
Perry and Brand were married in October 2010 in India. But because they reside in California, they most likely have a marriage license in that state and, as such, will finalize their divorce there as well. This means that their income and assets will be subject to community property laws.
On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, December 30, 2011
The decision to file for divorce has no boundaries in terms of age, worth of assets or length of a marriage. Residents in Ohio and across the United States who make the difficult decision to divorce have to take into consideration issues such as alimony payments and property division. With a large number of assets acquired during a long marriage, high-asset divorces can often be even more complicated, but with the help of legal representation, both sides can come to an agreement that protects the financial interests of all those involved.
Recently, a 99-year-old man in Italy filed for divorce after 77 years of marriage. A few days before Christmas, the man allegedly found a love letter between his wife and another man that dated back to the 1940s. When he confronted his 96-year-old wife about the letter, she apparently told him the truth about her secret affair. Although she tried to convince him to reconsider his decision, the man demanded a divorce.
On behalf of King, Koligian & Associates, LLC posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, December 22, 2011
"Will you still love me, will you still need me when I'm 64?" For Ohio baby boomers, many are discovering that the answer posed in that famous Beatle's love song is No. A recent report revealed the divorce rate among those in their 50s and 60s is rising. At a time when the divorce rates across the country are declining, divorce for the between 50 and 64 has doubled and many of those are high asset divorce to boot.
Some say the problem is attributable to retirement. When couples reach that age, often they have to adjust to a whole new living arrangement that involves spending more time together than many have done in years. Some are dealing with their own identity crisis in adjusting to life without work. Others regrettably discover that they don't really know the person with whom they have been sharing their life. For some, the answer becomes divorce.
