Alimony and Divorce in Ohio
Paul R. Panico, Attorney at Law — Columbus and Central Ohio
In Ohio, what used to be called alimony is now officially called spousal support. The change, however, is in name only. What has not changed is that an order of alimony or spousal support will have important tax implications to you regardless of whether you are paying or receiving it.
To learn more about how spousal support might affect your tax obligations — call or contact us in Columbus, Ohio, today for a free consultation with our lawyer.
Creative Solutions
Our firm helps people throughout central Ohio find solutions to the issue of spousal support. Unlike child support, alimony can be handled in different ways and allows for any number of creative solutions.
Although it is up to a judge to determine whether alimony will continue indefinitely or only for a specified time — you and your spouse can have a lot to say about how that support might be paid. In some cases, using property division as a means to settle the issue of spousal support may be a good option. This can be done strictly with property or through some combination of cash payments and property. In other situations, a onetime, lump-sum payment, as opposed to monthly payments, may be appropriate.
We can help you evaluate these options and negotiate the agreement that will work best for you. In addition, our firm can also help you modify an existing support agreement or represent you in appealing a previous alimony award or denial.
Ohio courts consider many factors in determining whether spousal maintenance is necessary, and if so, how much alimony should be ordered. These include:
- The income of each spouse
- Each spouse's relative earning capacity
- The age and health status of each spouse
- The length of the marriage
- Child custody
- The standard of living established during the marriage
- The relative education level of each spouse
- Pensions, retirement accounts and benefits involved
- Assets and liabilities, both personal and marital
- The contribution each spouse may have made to the education, training or earning ability of the other
- The tax consequences that an alimony award will have for each spouse
- Any other fact that the court deems relevant
If you live in central Ohio and cannot come to us, we will come to you.
If you have other questions about alimony, temporary support orders or creative ways to address these issues — you can find the answers, experienced legal advice and quality representation you need right here.
For a free consultation — call 866-505-0110 or contact us at our Columbus, Ohio, law offices.
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