Posts Tagged ‘divorce process’
Divorce: Termination & Litigation
Marriages in Ohio can be ended in either a divorce or a dissolution. A divorce is a contested hearing wherein one spouse alleges that the other has been “at fault” under one of the statutory grounds for divorce permitted under Ohio law. According to Ohio law, “fault” grounds include adultery, willful absence for more than…
Read MoreHow Do I Choose a Divorce Lawyer?
In his wonderful book “A Whole New Mind,” Daniel Pink describes his vision of the future of matrimonial lawyers. Envisioning a world of easily accessible, do-it-yourself on-line forms, and inexpensive outsourced legal research, he says that the only role for lawyers will be that of counselor and litigator. The time of the big firm…
Read MoreOhio Divorce; Getting Your Name Back
If you are seeking to have your name changed back to your maiden name following an Ohio divorce or dissolution proceeding, you will want to let your attorney know before the proceedings are initiated. Your divorce attorney will file a motion requesting that your name be restored. When the divorce/dissolution case is concluded, the Court…
Read MoreThe Divorce Process (by Ohio Divorce Attorney)
WHAT IS THE DIVORCE PROCESS LIKE? A former Magistrate of the Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court once said: “In criminal court you see bad people acting their best, and in our court you see good people acting their worst.” In a perfect world, separation would be a painless process of dividing your assets and deciding…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney: The Complaint for Divorce
Let the Divorce Process Begin: The Complaint for Divorce A divorce case is initiated by the filing of a document called the Complaint, which is similar to other complaints filed in other civil matters, requiring certain language and allegations, as well as a specific relief sought, to be stated in the document. Facts must be alleged…
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 MoreReconciliation After Your Divorce Filing: I’ve Changed My Mind
If, at anytime before the final hearing date, you change your mind and conclude that the divorce proceedings are not right for your family, you can stop them. By filing a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, the court will consider the case to be closed. If an attorney represents you, it is important that you contact…
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 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…
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