Divorce or Dissolution
What 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 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 MoreDivorce or Dissolution? (by Ohio Divorce Attorney)
Divorce or Dissolution? You may be able to save time and money by following Ohio’s simplified procedure for termination of your marriage. Ohio law provides that you may file a joint petition called a Petition for Dissolution. A dissolution represents an agreement between you and your spouse agree to all issues including the division of…
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 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 MoreDivorce 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 MoreDivision 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 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…
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