About Oni Harton, Esq.
Oni Harton is an experienced estate planning and litigation attorney. She has been writing and researching for more than two decades and enjoys contributing to efforts that connect people with critical legal services. Oni contributes to Super Lawyers by creating content and verifying the legal accuracy of articles. Oni is an Indiana University School of Law graduate. She is licensed in Indiana.
Articles written by Oni Harton, Esq.
How To Handle Divorce When You Own a Business
When a couple goes through a divorce, assets and liabilities must be divided. If you have children, you must decide on child support and child custody. When divorcing spouses own a business together, you and your spouse must determine the value of the business and agree on a fair settlement for each spouse’s interest. If business ownership is part of your divorce case, it will add a layer of complexity to the divorce settlement process, especially when you and your spouse are business …
How To Handle a High-Conflict Divorce
You may think that all divorce cases are high-conflict divorces. However, certain qualities define a high-conflict divorce. In a high-conflict divorce, the couple cannot resolve differences in a business-like manner or amicably—to say the least. Divorce seems more like a costly war. Unfortunately, a high-conflict divorce damages relationships and can cast a wide net of destruction both financially and emotionally. If you find yourself involved in a high-conflict divorce, you need support. An …
How To Divide Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
Your household followed sound financial advice and contributed to retirement accounts. However, now that you are involved in divorce proceedings, the retirement savings are the subject of your property division. Whether it’s part of a divorce settlement agreement or outlined in the divorce decree, retirement assets can constitute one of the largest categories of assets in a divorce settlement. Unlike dividing a bank or brokerage account, dividing certain retirement assets takes some legal …
How To Handle Joint Debts in a Divorce
During marriage, debts are often shared. Debts incurred before or after marriage may remain the responsibility of the person who created them. How joint debts are handled during the divorce largely depends on whether you live in a community property state or a common law state. However, if your former spouse engaged in financial misconduct or egregious spending, they may be assigned a more significant proportion of shared debts. Speak with an experienced divorce lawyer in your area to learn …
What Counts as Excessive Force by a Police Officer?
A police officer's job is to protect and serve the public. Officers can use force, including deadly force, when it's necessary to make an arrest, protect their own safety, or protect public safety. Unfortunately, officers can and have used excessive force when conducting official operations. Police misconduct shakes public trust. When it occurs, victims have the right to hold the individual officers accountable. It's critical to know your rights concerning police misconduct and how to protect …
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