Legal Separation: An Option to Divorce

  Legal Separation – Protect Yourself and Keep Trying at the Same Time Legal separation is available to parties who do not wish to have a divorce granted, but do want to separate assets and liabilities and resolve issues relating to children and spousal support, or perhaps want to negotiate a settlement prior to additional…

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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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Common Law Marriage in Ohio

What constitutes a Common Law marriage here in Ohio?  A common law marriage entered into before October 10, 1991 constitutes a valid, legal marriage in Ohio.  However, after October 10, 1991, new common law marriages are prohibited.  The essential elements of a Common Law marriage in Ohio are:  1.  A mutual agreement of marriage; 2.…

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