Are Reinvested Dividends Considered Income in an Ohio Divorce?
In most Ohio divorce cases, reinvested dividends are not considered income. Why? Ohio courts separate: Property division (what assets are divided), and Income (what is used to calculate child or spousal support). If dividends are automatically reinvested and no cash is paid out, they are treated as growth of the investment account, not income. They may increase the value of the account for property division, but they usually do not count as income for support. When Could Rein
Annulment in Ohio: Grounds, Time Limits, and What You Need to Know
When most people think about ending a marriage in Ohio, they think about divorce or dissolution. But in some situations, a marriage can be treated as if it never legally existed. That process is called an annulment. At Hoffman Law, we regularly advise clients on whether they qualify for annulment under Ohio law—and whether it is the best option based on their goals. Below is a clear explanation of the grounds for annulment and the time limits for filing, based on the Ohio Rev
