Posts by Jamie Anderson
Life After Divorce. What's Next?
The age old question: What’s Next? Is there life AFTER divorce? You are driving home after your final divorce hearing when it hits you. I’m done! It’s finally over! When the relief of a final divorce hearing fades you are left with some very fundamental questions about what happens next. Here is my Top Ten List of…
Read MoreTemporary Restraining Order – A TRO Explained
What is a temporary restraining order? A temporary restraining order is a short-term, pre-trial, temporary injunction ordered by the court at the beginning of a divorce action. The order is issued to protect both parties from immediate irreparable harm that they may suffer if the order is not issued. The order protects a party from…
Read MorePaying Spousal Support (Even After You Die) R.C. 3105.18(B)
According to Ohio Revised Code section 3105.18(B), “Any award of spousal support made under this section shall terminate upon the death of either party, unless the order containing the award expressly provides otherwise.” While this topic may seem to be a common-sense approach, sometimes providing for the care of a spouse following the death of…
Read MoreDivorce and Children: How to Talk to Your Child About Divorce
Think before you speak! – Divorce and Children Divorce and children are a complicated, emotional pair. Nothing weighs more on divorcing parents’ minds then how the divorce will affect their children. Many parents stay with a spouse they are no longer committed to, love, or from whom they suffer physical and emotional abuse because they…
Read MoreChild Custody Attorney Jamie L. Anderson
Dayton Child Custody Attorney Jamie L. Anderson dedicates her practice to helping families navigate the changes caused by a divorce or dissolution. She has made herself one of the Miami Valley’s most prominent family law attorneys and will use her experience to secure your family, your finances and your future. Jamie (OhioDivorceAttorney.com) represents clients throughout…
Read MorePost Decree Contempt of Court (by Ohio Divorce Attorney)
A divorce decree would be rendered useless if the issuing court lost jurisdiction to enforce it. If you feel that your ex-spouse has violated one of the terms set forth in the Final Decree of Divorce, you can enforce that provision by using the issuing court’s CONTEMPT powers. If a party violates the order or…
Read MoreDivorce in Greene County: A Comprehensive Guide (by Ohio Divorce Attorney)
The Greene County Domestic Relations Court is a division of the Greene County Court of Common Pleas located at 595 Ledbetter Rd., in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. The Court’s hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can reach the Court at its website, or by calling (937) 562-6249. The Domestic Relations Court has jurisdiction to hear divorce,…
Read MoreWhat constitutes Separate Property in Ohio?
Separate Property is defined as all real and personal property, and any interest in real or personal property that is found by the court to be any of the following: An inheritance by one spouse by bequest, devise, or descent during the course of the marriage; Any real or personal property or interest in…
Read MoreProtecting Your Mental Health
Divorce can be awful. Do not suffer alone. If you feel the need to access mental health counselors for you or your loved ones, speak to your attorney about how to get help. At Babb & Rowland, our attorneys have served on the board of TCN-BHS, Greene County’s Mental Health provider for over 10 years.…
Read MoreGreene County Custody Cases: The Visitation Center
There may be so much tension in your Greene County custody dispute that the court will require you and your ex-spouse to utilize the Greene County Family Visitation Center. You can find the Visitation Center at 143 E. Market St., in Xenia, Ohio (note that this location is not near the Greene County Domestic Relations Court…
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