Divorce
We know and understand that ending a marriage is an emotionally trying time and has significant financial consequences. You can count on our lawyers and legal professionals to have empathy for your situation. We work tirelessly to ensure to obtain a resolution that protects and advances your rights in the marital estate. We have particular expertise and skill in the protection of premarital assets, business assets and investments (qualified and non-qualified). Ohio law requires an equitable division of marital property.
If you are thinking of getting a divorce, we work closely with our clients in preparing and filing the necessary divorce affidavits related to monthly expenses, marital assets, and child custody. Our lawyers also help clients sort through other important aspects of divorce, such as any travel restrictions related to children, schooling of children, and transferring assets out of state. Our experienced attorneys also effectively handle difficult situations as they arise, such as obtaining restraining orders against spouses to protect your finances and physical and emotional well-being.
Spousal support is subject to negotiation or can be waived.
Child support, while statutorily scheduled, can be negotiated with upward or downward deviations or can be waived depending on the family circumstances.
If you and your spouse are prepared to work amicably toward a settlement and have agreed on all aspects of the marital contract, our family law attorneys can assist you with obtaining a dissolution. A dissolution in Ohio is a joint agreement on division of marital assets, allocation of spousal and child support, custody issues, and other important issues related to the end of the marriage. Ohio law requires an equitable division of marital property. We have extensive experience assisting clients in negotiating a fair agreement that is satisfactory to both spouses and the court.
Spousal support is subject to negotiation or can be waived.
Child support, while statutorily scheduled, can be negotiated with upward or downward deviations or can be waived depending on the family circumstances.
Dissolution
Family Law
Child Custody
Typically a court in Ohio will want the parents to have shared custody of their children. This is because a court believes that it is in the best interest of the child. Under these arrangements the court wants the parents to have an equal say in decisions involving the children revolving around education, religion, or any medical treatment.
If you believe that you should have sole custody because the other parent is not suitable then the lawyers at Albrechta & Coble, Ltd., are here to help. A parent may be unfit it they have a drug or alcohol problem or if they have a past history or child abuse, domestice violence or other criminal history. If you need to obtain sole custody of your child, we are here to help.
Child Support
In many broken relationships with children, there is often a dispute over what the appropriate amount of child support should be. In Ohio there are state guidelines which govern how a child support order is calculated, however there are many different ways that deviations can occur. At Albrechta & Coble, Ltd. we have experienced attorneys and staff who can help you through these issues.
Modification of Child Support – A modification may be necessary if one parent loses a job, or if another parent experiences an increase in income.
Enforcement of Child Support Obligations – sadly many parents find a way to avoid paying their obligation. We can help bring justice to these situations
Repayment of arrearages – If you are in an arrearage and may be facing drivers license suspension, we can help you negotiate a way to avoid suspension, or develop a repayment plan.
Spousal Support
In Ohio, a Court must consider 14 factors when they determine how much spousal support is awarded each month. Most of the time the two most important factors are the length of the marriage and the income of each party. The goal is to reach an equitable result. It is up to the court to determine whether support is appropriate and whether or not it is needed. Spousal support does not automatically go to the wife, it can go to either party. It is important to understand that spousal support does not always happen and that it varies on a case by case basis.
Prenuptial Agreements
Have you been divorced once already? Getting remarried? Getting Married for the first time? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you may want to get a prenuptial agreement before your upcoming marriage. A prenuptial agreement is a pre-marriage division of assets, debts, and liabilities that will go into effect should your marriage end in a divorce. If you are entering the marriage with substantial debts or substantial assets you may want to have a plan in effect in case your marriage ends on rocky grounds. A prenuptial agreement will govern the division of assets or any other details that are spelled out in the agreement. If you are thinking about preparing one, the attorneys and staff at Albrechta & Coble, Ltd. are available to help you craft a document to protect you from the unknown that the future has in store.