Divorce Courts
Divorce Law In Ohio: Divorce Causes
If you are seeking a divorce in Ohio, your complaint must allege, and the plaintiff (party filing the divorce complaint) must later prove, one or more of the following legal grounds for divorce: 3105.01 Divorce causes. The court of common pleas may grant divorces for the following causes: (A) Either party had a husband or…
Read MoreDivorce Process: Objections
Not Happy with the Outcome of Your Divorce? – Don’t Let Time Pass You By Finally, you come to the end of the divorce process, your final hearing. The feeling of relief you expected is no where to be found, because you either did not receive the parenting time, property, or debt distribution you wanted.…
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 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 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.…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney: Restoration of Name
Restoring Your Maiden Name After Divorce: To Keep or Not to Keep Your Married Name…That is the Question Whether or not to keep your married name after your divorce is an individual decision that women should make according to their own feelings and beliefs, and their specific situation. Some women prefer to restore their former name to rid themselves…
Read MoreAre You Looking For Greene County Divorce Forms?
Do you need to find Greene County Divorce Forms? Please review the following links. It is also very important that you speak to an attorney. Having the proper forms is no replacement for a well thought out legal strategy. You family, your finances and your future are too important to gamble. The Court provides online…
Read MoreMother's Day and Divorce
How to make Mother’s Day about the kids, and not about the divorce! Mother’s Day can be a challenge when a couple separates through divorce or dissolution. Whether you are recently separated, contemplating divorce, currently going through a divorce, or are happily divorced and remarried, challenges can arise in many ways. Memories of Mother’s Day…
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