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Splitting Up the Properties in a Divorce

By: Len Stauffenger

A lot of "things property" get bought during a marriage. You just know that certain purchases will make the house look great, or be a boost to your retirement. Before you know it, an empty apartment is stuffed full. If a divorce rears it's ugly head on this scene, all those belongings become a key issue and one requiring arbitration. This has to be done before the divorce can be finalized. Spousal support will also have to be determined.

A divorce property settlement is an enormous challenge. In addition to the splitting of the acquired assets, you have to form an agreement about tax liability intrinsic to those assets as well because some of your assets might come with a huge tax bill. Many thing will have to be looked at when you decide on a settlement, not just the house, the furniture and the cars: also look at the ownership of stock options, IRA accounts, state and local taxes, any existing Retirement Accounts, the capital gain for home ownership, and any ownership interests that may exist in a business with their value.

In Ohio, marital property is most often separated equitably. This means, however, that the divorcing couple must agree on what items are marital property, pre-marital property and separate property. Marital property is always settled equitably, but sometimes not equally; but it does means fairly. The court's procedure examines all of the factors involved before making a fair decision in each case. These factors include the duration of the marriage, the assets, custody issues, and tax consequences.

Additionally, not all divorce cases in Ohio include spousal support payments. These decisions are made individually and based on the needs of each individual, their amount, their duration and how the payments will be made will vary. Many ideas have to be examined to determine if there will be spousal support and then to figure out how much it will be. These factors include each individual's income, earning ability, retirement benefits, duration of the marriage, standard of living, and custody and other circumstances surrounding children.

Because there are a lot of varied factors, it's hard to predict what the outcome of a property settlement will be. A great start is to talk with your ex and look at all the factors involved before deciding on some agreement that is good for each of you. the internet is a great source for your state's laws and this research helps you come to the table more prepared. Seeking the advice of your family lawyer can help you better anticipate what you might be able to expect from this portion of the divorce proceedings. When you get a divorce, be sure to examine all the property assets and the resolution of spousal support.

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Len Stauffenger's parents taught him life's simple wisdom. As a divorced dad, he wanted to share that simple wisdom with his girls. "Getting Over It: Wisdom for Divorced Parents," his book, is the solution. Len is an author, a Success Coach and an Attorney. You can purchase Len's book and it's accompanying workbook at www.wisdomfordivorcedparents.com

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