Temporary Orders
Visitation and Unpaid Support
Can you deny Visitation to your ex-spouse as a punishment for failing to make timely child support payments? The answer is unequivocally NO! Failure to pay support never justifies cutting off visitation. Also, if you are denied visitation, you cannot stop paying support either. The duties are separate in nature. If you are denied visitation,…
Read MoreTemporary Orders and Divorce
After the formal filing of the divorce “Complaint,” you may pursue restraining orders to prohibit your spouse from taking actions that may dissipate the marital assets. If appropriate, you may also be able to go to court to ask for reasonable support during the pendency of the divorce proceedings. Typically, the court will restrain both…
Read MoreFree Legal Advice: Don't Listen to It!
DANGER, DANGER! – Free legal advice can cost you a lot! When you have problems in your life you likely talk it out with your friends and family. However, for legal advice you should only be seeking the advice of a licensed attorney in Ohio. Attorneys often offer free legal advice about divorce and other legal…
Read MoreAm I entitled to Spousal Support?
Formerly known as “alimony,” spousal support is payments to an ex-spouse which can be ordered by the Court or agreed to by the parties as part of a settlement. ORC 3105.18 sets forth that “spousal support” means any payment or payments to be made to a spouse or former spouse, that is both for sustenance…
Read MoreBe Careful of Online Child Support Calculators!!
The Child Support Guidelines are guidelines passed by the Ohio legislature which calculate support orders based upon the financial circumstances of both parents. Your attorney provides the information to the court, which will allow it to set a support amount. Many people find Ohio support calculators online, but let this serve as your warning: THESE…
Read MoreCurbside Pick-up: Not a Good Idea for Divorce
DIVORCE: Kicking your spouse to the curb – make sure you don’t put their stuff there. Often in movies or commercials when couples split-up, the wife starts throwing all the husband’s stuff into the yard, or puts it in the trash. While this is a funny scene in a commercial or movie, in reality it…
Read MoreWinning The Temporary Order Litigation
A divorce/dissolution can last for many months after the filing of a complaint. It is important that the parties be able to plan how they will live and what money will be available to them during the pendency of a divorce. The first job you and your divorce attorney will undertake is to assess the…
Read MoreDivorce and Safety Issues: Domestic Violence
Get Help and Get Your Life Back – Don’t let domestic violence continue another day! If you find yourself in an abusive relationship, GET OUT! Call 911! Call a friend! Call anyone who will help you! Do whatever it takes to get away from your abuser. Domestic violence is a crime that destroys families today…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney: What Do You Do?
A few years ago the only place that an attorney could advertise was the phone book. Most attorneys chose to make the most of the ad space by publishing a “panel” of services they provided. This list of services is going the way of the horse whip, but you still see it occasionally on web…
Read MoreWhat Does The Court Consider To Be My Income?
One of the most common questions that we will discuss at the beginning of your case is your income. The definition of “income” under ohio law is found at Ohio Revised Code 3119.01. Here is a list (according to statute) that your county Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) or the Court will utilize in determining how much…
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