10 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…

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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…

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Divorce in Beavercreek? (by Ohio Divorce Attorney)

If you live in Beavercreek 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…

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Divorce 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,…

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Greene County Custody Cases: The Visitation Center

There may be so much tension in your Greene County custody dispute that the court will require you and your ex-spouse to utilize the Greene County Family Visitation Center.  You can find the Visitation Center at 143 E. Market St., in Xenia, Ohio (note that this location is not near the Greene County Domestic Relations Court…

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Ohio 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…

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Ohio 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…

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Divorce 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…

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Common-Law Marriage in Ohio

Not So Common: The Unlikely Ohio Common-Law Marriage A common-law marriage occurs when a man and woman live with each other as husband and wife for a stated amount of time per state statute.  They were widely used during the western expansion, as men and women sometimes were not able to have a ceremony in…

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Are 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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