Posts Tagged ‘Divorce’
Life After Divorce. What's Next?
The age old question: What’s Next? Is there life AFTER divorce? You are driving home after your final divorce hearing when it hits you. I’m done! It’s finally over! When the relief of a final divorce hearing fades you are left with some very fundamental questions about what happens next. Here is my Top Ten List of…
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…
Read MoreDivorce and Children: How to Talk to Your Child About Divorce
Think before you speak! – Divorce and Children Divorce and children are a complicated, emotional pair. Nothing weighs more on divorcing parents’ minds then how the divorce will affect their children. Many parents stay with a spouse they are no longer committed to, love, or from whom they suffer physical and emotional abuse because they…
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 MoreProtecting Your Mental Health
Divorce can be awful. Do not suffer alone. If you feel the need to access mental health counselors for you or your loved ones, speak to your attorney about how to get help. At Babb & Rowland, our attorneys have served on the board of TCN-BHS, Greene County’s Mental Health provider for over 10 years.…
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 More"Grounds" for Divorce in Ohio
In order to obtain a divorce or dissolution in Ohio, the court must find that there exist statutorily defined “grounds” to terminate the marriage. The grounds can be either “no-fault” or “fault” and must be established by the petitioner. A corroborating witness should be secured by your attorney prior to the final hearing to establish…
Read MoreWhat Is Your Favorite Movie About Divorce
My staff and I are constantly scouring the internet for relevant divorce and family law information we can bring to you. Recently, I cam across this article at the blog Divorced Girl Smiling. The author, who is very funny and clever, lists her top 7 “Divorce Movies You Will Love. ” Here is here list:…
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