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February 29, 2016

Published by Gary Gottfried at February 29, 2016

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How to Split Child’s College Funds during Divorce

Gary J. Gottfried Co. LPA is your Columbus OH divorce attorney In many divorce cases there arises an issue with regard to how to address and/or divide the children’s “college funds.” These college funds which many time are held in accounts established under the Ohio Uniform Gift to Minors Act( or UTMA) and can be a source of contention as well […]

July 17, 2015

Published by Gary Gottfried at July 17, 2015

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Changes to Spanish Law – International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Christopher Lee of the International Academy of Matrimonial lawyers has reported in a recent IAMML email the following changes to Spanish Law: Spain has long been a poor applier of the Hague Convention In large part, this is because there’s been no judicial centralisation. So a local first-instance court can be dealing with a mortgage foreclosure one minute and then […]

November 11, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at November 11, 2014

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Ohio Remains in the Headlines for Same-Sex Marriage & Divorce

On August 6, 2014, we suggested that oral arguments taking place in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals could offer some clarity with respect to same-sex marriage in Ohio. Three months later, the decision issued by the 6th Circuit may indeed offer at least short-term clarity. But the pivotal decision likely creates an opportunity for further litigation on the issue […]

October 6, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at October 6, 2014

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Franklin County Has Most Divorce and Dissolution Cases in Ohio

The Supreme Court of Ohio recently released statistics for case filings in all state courts in Ohio for 2013. Franklin County was again among the busiest domestic relations courts in the state. With respect to marriage terminations with children, Franklin County had the most new filings of any county in 2013 with 1,340 new filings. The only other county with […]

October 1, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at October 1, 2014

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Franklin County Child Support License Suspensions

One of the primary means of enforcement available to county child support agencies for collection of child support is suspending an obligor’s driver’s license when they are in default. County agencies appear to be pursuing this remedy more than ever with the number of parents under license suspension at an all-time high. As of August 4, 2014, Franklin County has […]

September 23, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at September 23, 2014

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Divorce

Divorce Complaint Improperly Filed

DEFENSE OF AN IMPROPERLY FILED COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE Many times in my practice as a Family Law Counsel in Central Ohio I find that a complaint for divorce, legal separation or other post decree matter such as a motion for contempt of court or motion to modify the allocation of parental rights (custody) is filed improperly against a person who […]

September 16, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at September 16, 2014

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Divorce

Adjusting Owner’s Compensation

Impact of Adjusting Owner’s Compensation in Business Valuations for Divorce Making adjustments to a company’s financial statement is often times necessary to reflect the economic reality. Income statement adjustments are made to reflect what a hypothetical buyer might expect. A majority owner has the ability to set his or her compensation at whatever level they choose, which may be above-market […]

August 1, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at August 1, 2014

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Possible Clarity Coming for Same-Sex Divorce in Columbus

August 6, 2014, could be a significant day for legal issues regarding gay marriage and divorce in Ohio. Oral arguments in several appellate cases relating to same-sex marriage will be heard by United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on that date, possibly resulting in new precedent for Ohio courts to consider in matters of same-sex divorce. Gay […]

July 28, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at July 28, 2014

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Custody litigation in more than one state

The trial of a custody case is a very complex and emotionally challenging time during a divorce. The complexity of a custody case becomes even more difficult when the issue is not only which parent is going to obtain custody but also which State is going to make the determination regarding the custody of a child. Having been a family […]

July 17, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at July 17, 2014

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Divorce

Filing Fees for Divorce in Columbus

Couples divorcing in Ohio should expect to pay near the national average with respect to their filing fees paid to the clerk of court at the onset of their case. Filing fees in Ohio are $175 – more than the national low of $52 in Mississippi, but substantially less than the national high of $409 in Florida. Check out the […]