Amy J. Weis

02/07/2024

Navigating a high-asset divorce requires strategic planning and diligent preparation. Our latest newsletter unveils key strategies to safeguard your interests during this challenging time. Let Weis Law Group guide you to a favorable outcome.

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When your marriage involves significant assets, the divorce process takes on added layers of complexity that require thoughtful preparation and dedicated strategies. You will need to work with skilled professionals to ensure the maximum protection of your interests. However, there are some steps you...

05/01/2023

Divorcing couples have too much on their plate and must split property, divide debts, and even resolve custody issues. Taxes can have huge implications on your divorce as well.

How you file your taxes can be a primary factor in deciding how and when to finalize your divorce.

When you separate from your spouse, you may separate your finances. You may even have obtained a legal separation from the court to protect your rights regarding assets, debts, support, and other issues. However, if you have not fully completed the divorce process, the IRS and the Ohio Department of...

02/27/2023

Governor DeWine recently signed a bill into law that legalizes postnuptial agreements in Ohio. This allows married couples to enter into legally binding agreements after they marry, similar to executing a prenuptial agreement before marriage. Read the article to learn more.

Governor DeWine recently signed a bill into law that legalizes postnuptial agreements in Ohio. This allows married couples to enter into legally binding agreements after they marry, similar to executing a prenuptial agreement before marriage. Supporters applaud the move as a method of saving trouble...

12/20/2022

11/07/2022

Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency have added a new spin to property division in divorce. If you or your spouse own cryptocurrency or you suspect your partner may have purchased crypto at some point but could be hiding it from you, it is important to work with a divorce lawyer familiar with strategies for locating and dividing complex intangible assets. Read the article to learn more.

Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency have added a new spin to property division in divorce. In theory, crypto should be treated like other marital assets. But practical challenges often make this difficult. Now is a good time to examine this type of property and how it can be handled in a divor...

09/21/2022

It is National Guide Dog Month, and our four-legged friends are a member of the family. In the event of a divorce, many couples worry that their ex will get “custody” of their dog and are not sure what to do about it. Read the article for tips on how to "divorce-proof" your dog.

In honor of National Guide Dog Month, we wanted to address a potential area of stress that clients are often reluctant to discuss. They worry that their ex will get “custody” of their dog and are not sure what to do about it. Your dog, cat, or other four-legged friend is a member of your…

06/23/2022

LGBTQIA+ marriages have full legal rights, and the divorce process is the same for all couples, but there are potential problems that may arise during and after a divorce for LGBTQIA+ couples. To protect your interests, your divorce attorney can help develop a strategy to address these issues. Click on the link to learn more.

During Pride Month, we celebrate the victories and look ahead to address the challenges members of the LGBTQIA+ community face. Perhaps surprisingly, some of those challenges involve divorce. Although LGBTQIA+ marriages have full legal rights and the divorce process is the same for all couples, LGBT...

06/03/2022

Divorce is one of the three most traumatic events you can experience in life next to the death of a loved one and moving to a new home. The traumatic effects of divorce do not magically disappear the moment it becomes final. Click on the link to learn more.

Experts consider divorce to be one of the three most traumatic events you can experience in life. The other two are the death of a loved one and moving to a new home. When you realize that most people who divorce also need to adjust to a new living situation, it’s easy to see why…

04/27/2022

April is National Financial Literacy Month—a yearly reminder that we all need to take time to educate ourselves on money matters to keep our household finances operating effectively. Click on the link to learn about spousal support and how it works under Ohio law.

April is National Financial Literacy Month—a yearly reminder that we all need to take time to educate ourselves on money matters to keep our household finances operating effectively. This year, we want to address a financial issue that many people in Ohio understand in theory but not in practice. ...