Greene County Ohio
Child Support Directly to My Ex-Spouse?
In my practice, I receive a lot of questions involving child support daily. One of the most common questions I receive is as follows: “Should I pay support directly to my spouse?” A similar question: “Why should I be in arrears when I give her (meaning the ex-spouse or partner) a lot of extra money for the children?” …
Read MoreDivorce in Greene County, Ohio?
If you are contemplating filing for divorce or dissolution in Greene County, Ohio. Please review this useful information and call Jamie L. Anderson at (937) 879-9542. The Greene County Domestic Relations Court is a division of the Greene County Court of Common Pleas located at 595 Ledbetter Rd., in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. The Court’s hours are…
Read MoreValuing Marital Assets Accurately–Extremely IMPORTANT!!
One of the most important aspects of your divorce (besides custody of your children, of course) is to have correct valuations of marital assets. Your attorney has the very important job of investigating, valuating, and objectively inventorying all marital assets. Some assets have a readily ascertainable value, such as a bank account, publicly traded…
Read MoreDivorce in Greene County: A Comprehensive Guide (by Ohio Divorce Attorney)
The Greene County Domestic Relations Court is a division of the Greene County Court of Common Pleas located at 595 Ledbetter Rd., in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. The Court’s hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can reach the Court at its website, or by calling (937) 562-6249. The Domestic Relations Court has jurisdiction to hear divorce,…
Read MoreWhat 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 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 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 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 MoreDivorce in Xenia? (by Ohio Divorce Attorney)
If you live in Xenia and are contemplating a divorce or dissolution, your divorce case will be heard in the Greene County Common Pleas Court, division of Domestic Relations. The Greene County Domestic Relations Court is a division of the Greene County Court of Common Pleas located at 595 Ledbetter Rd., in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. The Court’s…
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…
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