Posts by Jamie Anderson
Ohio Divorce; Getting Your Name Back
If you are seeking to have your name changed back to your maiden name following an Ohio divorce or dissolution proceeding, you will want to let your attorney know before the proceedings are initiated. Your divorce attorney will file a motion requesting that your name be restored. When the divorce/dissolution case is concluded, the Court…
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements in Ohio
A prenuptial agreement, often called a prenup, is an agreement to manage risks. It is a document prepared and signed by two people who anticipate that they will marry. Its purpose is to manage riskvof a termination of the marital relationship by divorce, legal separation, or dissolution. Ohio has not enacted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – approved…
Read MoreThe Divorce Process (by Ohio Divorce Attorney)
WHAT IS THE DIVORCE PROCESS LIKE? A former Magistrate of the Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court once said: “In criminal court you see bad people acting their best, and in our court you see good people acting their worst.” In a perfect world, separation would be a painless process of dividing your assets and deciding…
Read More"Grounds" for Divorce in Ohio
In order to obtain a divorce or dissolution in Ohio, the court must find that there exist statutorily defined “grounds” to terminate the marriage. The grounds can be either “no-fault” or “fault” and must be established by the petitioner. A corroborating witness should be secured by your attorney prior to the final hearing to establish…
Read MoreDivorce in Montgomery County
If you are seeking a divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, annulment or civil domestic violence protection order in Montgomery County, Ohio your case will be heard in the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Division. The court is located in the Dayton-Montgomery County Courts Building, second floor, 301 W. Third Street in downtown Dayton. If…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney: The Complaint for Divorce
Let the Divorce Process Begin: The Complaint for Divorce A divorce case is initiated by the filing of a document called the Complaint, which is similar to other complaints filed in other civil matters, requiring certain language and allegations, as well as a specific relief sought, to be stated in the document. Facts must be alleged…
Read MoreNeed an increase or decrease in child support? Think Deviation!!
You think your child support obligation should be less than the child support guideline amount, or you believe the child support you are receiving isn’t high enough in your case? You may ask the court to consider a deviation from the guidelines. Ohio Revised Code 3119.23 governs the factors which much be considered by…
Read MoreWhat Is Your Favorite Movie About Divorce
My staff and I are constantly scouring the internet for relevant divorce and family law information we can bring to you. Recently, I cam across this article at the blog Divorced Girl Smiling. The author, who is very funny and clever, lists her top 7 “Divorce Movies You Will Love. ” Here is here list:…
Read MoreContempt and Divorce: What Does it Take?
What is Required to Prove Your Ex is in Contempt in Your Divorce? In a divorce proceeding, a person is usually only found in contempt of court due to their failure to follow a court order. The court still has the power to hold a person in contempt for the behavior you commonly see portrayed…
Read MoreWhat Should I Expect In My Ohio Dissolution?
A dissolution of marriage may eliminate much of the divorce process and expense. Unlike a divorce, fault grounds are not at issue. It is often thought of as no-fault divorce. Unlike a divorce complaint, a petition is not filed with the court until the parties have reached an agreement on all the issues that must be…
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