Posts by Jamie Anderson
Division of Property and Date of Valuation
Determining the Date Can Save You Money! Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 defines marital property as any asset accumulated by the parties at any time from the date of their marriage until the date of the final hearing in an action for divorce or legal separation. Imagine that you make the bold move of filing for…
Read MoreDon't Listen to Them: Your Soon to be Ex
Your Soon to be Ex – Don’t Listen to their Lies or Legal Advice! I have written previous articles on the importance of not listening to the free legal advice of friends and family, unless of course they are a licensed attorney in Ohio (check out the article Free Legal Advice: Don’t Listen to It! ).…
Read MoreCan Spousal Support be modified after my divorce?
Often, courts will retain jurisdiction on the issue of spousal support. This means that if circumstances change from the time of the original spousal support award, the amount and/or duration of the support may be modified or changed. This generally happens if and when there has been a significant and unforeseen change in one spouse’s…
Read MoreDivorce and Religion
Religious Practices and Children: An Important Inclusion to Divorce Papers Many divorcing couples have strong preferences regarding how their children should be raised, and what religious doctrine they will be taught. However, many couples fail to provide for these types of decisions in their Separation Agreement. There is not a requirement for language regarding religious practices and…
Read MoreReconciliation After Your Divorce Filing: I’ve Changed My Mind
If, at anytime before the final hearing date, you change your mind and conclude that the divorce proceedings are not right for your family, you can stop them. By filing a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, the court will consider the case to be closed. If an attorney represents you, it is important that you contact…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney Says "Stay Off Facebook"
Jamie Anderson, experienced Ohio Divorce and family law attorney, offers some common sense advice on how to avoid having your social media rants come back to bite you in court. Divorce attorney Jamie L. Anderson at (937) 879-9542 to schedule a free consultation about your family law case today. Jamie and her team of divorce attorneys, financial…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney: The Answer of Defendant in Divorce
Next Step in the Process of Divorce: The Answer You have been served with a Complaint for Divorce – the Answer is your reply, but like the Complaint, there are some important things you should be aware of. As with any other type of civil litigation, you only have a short period of time in which…
Read MoreSeparation Agreements and the Second Opinion
If you are a parent who is not primarily responsible for the routine health care of your child, it is advisable that you include a common sense “second opinion” clause in your separation agreement. The second opinion clause is a provision allowing the non-residential parent to obtain another medical diagnosis for any proposed non-emergency medical…
Read MoreSummer Vacation and Divorce–Communication is Key!
When going through divorce, a summer vacation with your kids can be a needed retreat: just cover your bases with good communication. This is the time of year when hopefully the sun is around more, the flowers begin to appear, and kids start to look forward to the coming end of the school year. Summer vacation…
Read MoreCommon Law Marriage in Ohio
What constitutes a Common Law marriage here in Ohio? A common law marriage entered into before October 10, 1991 constitutes a valid, legal marriage in Ohio. However, after October 10, 1991, new common law marriages are prohibited. The essential elements of a Common Law marriage in Ohio are: 1. A mutual agreement of marriage; 2.…
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