Posts Tagged ‘dayton divorce attorney’
St. Patrick's Day and Divorce
Don’t Rely on the Luck of the Irish to Protect Your Case on St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is a great holiday to celebrate with friends and family, and the only time of year to drink as much green beer as anyone could want. When you are recently separated, divorced, or involved in another…
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 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 MoreDivorce and Pregnancy
Can’t wait to be rid of your Ex? Want to start over through divorce? – Just wait to get pregnant! Many times in divorce the parties have been living separately for some time. Many times parties are already engaged to a new significant other, and are living with that person. Finally, the parties file for…
Read MoreFight Your Dayton Divorce – Is That A Good Idea?
Do you really want to fight your Dayton divorce case? As an experienced family lawyer, I have never heard anyone say “I’m going to cooperate my divorce case.” The truth of the matter is that the divorce process can be much more productive if you spend more time finding things you can agree upon, than…
Read MoreCustody Disputes: What to Expect
The most important decision that you can make when facing a bitter and prolonged custody dispute is the advice of an experienced and thoughtful attorney. Your attorney can help you by: helping you understand the legal system and the divorce process; helping you focus on your long-term and short-term goals; helping you prepare for and…
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…
Read MoreDrug Tests in Divorce Court (by Dayton Divorce Attorney Jamie L. Anderson)
We are often confronted with the issue of drug use and how to approach this issue in divorce court. Sometimes a spouse’s drug use is a new issue, but most often drug use is habitual in a marriage. More often than not both parties have used drugs together, or were consenting to the other party’s…
Read More10 Commandments of Divorce Court
1. Thou shalt not bring your child to divorce court. The ultimate interest of the divorce court is the best interest of the child. Unless it is requested by the divorce court, bringing your child to the court with you is not in the best interest of the child. Children do not need to be…
Read MorePaying Spousal Support (Even After You Die) R.C. 3105.18(B)
According to Ohio Revised Code section 3105.18(B), “Any award of spousal support made under this section shall terminate upon the death of either party, unless the order containing the award expressly provides otherwise.” While this topic may seem to be a common-sense approach, sometimes providing for the care of a spouse following the death of…
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