Dissolution
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 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 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…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney Jamie Lynn Anderson
Jamie Lynn Anderson was born and raised in Logan, West Virginia. She attended and graduated from Marshall University in December 2001 with a B.A. in Political Science. From there, Jamie attended and graduated from the West Virginia University, where she earned a M.A. in Political Science in May 2001. After obtaining her Master’s Degree, Jamie…
Read MoreChild Custody and the UCCJEA
UCCJEA: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Child custody matters are the most emotionally charged, and most important, issues dealt with by divorce attorneys. Custody disputes arise between parents during, but more frequently after a divorce or dissolution, or between unmarried biological parents, and sometimes grandparents. When parents and their children live in one state, the courts of that…
Read MoreDissolution of Marriage in Ohio by Ohio Divorce Attorney Jamie Anderson
A dissolution of marriage process may eliminate much of the divorce process and expense. Unlike a divorce, fault grounds are not at issue. Dissolution is often thought of as no-fault divorce. A dissolution petition is not filed with the court until the parties have reached an agreement on all the issues that must be addressed…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney: An Equitable Split Does Not Necessarily Mean An Equal Split
One of the biggest divorce myths we encounter in our practice is the belief that the divorce court will add up all of each litigants property and divide down the middle. This method is used in a minority of states (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin). These states are called…
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 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…
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