Ohio 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…

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"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…

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Ohio Divorce Attorney Jamie Lynn Anderson

Jamie Lynn Anderson was born and raised in Logan, West Virginia. She attended and graduated from Marshall University in December 2001 with a B.A. in Political Science. From there, Jamie attended and graduated from the West Virginia University, where she earned a M.A. in Political Science in May 2001. After obtaining her Master’s Degree, Jamie…

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Ohio Divorce Attorney Says "Stay Off Facebook"

Jamie Anderson, experienced Ohio Divorce and family law attorney, offers some common sense advice on how to avoid having your social media rants come back to bite you in court. Divorce attorney Jamie L. Anderson at (937) 879-9542 to schedule a free consultation about your family law case today. Jamie and her team of divorce attorneys, financial…

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Separation Agreements and the Second Opinion

If you are a parent who is not primarily responsible for the routine health care of your child, it is advisable that you include a common sense “second opinion” clause in your separation agreement.  The second opinion clause is a provision allowing the non-residential parent to obtain another medical diagnosis for any proposed non-emergency medical…

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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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Legal Robot: Ohio Divorce Overview

An Overview of Ohio Divorce Law from Legal Robot This is a cute “Legal Robot” text sent to me by a colleague.  I posted it here because it provides a good overview of Ohio divorce law.   If this video raises any questions, please give me a call at (937) 879-9542. Jamie L. Anderson dedicates…

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Changes to Child Support Payment Q & A

In this video, the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services conducts a question and answer session on how you can obtain a change in your child support order.  If you have questions about your case, contact Jamie L. Anderson at (937) 879-9542.  Jamie concentrates her practice in family law and regularly appears in courts…

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Divorce in Springboro and Warren County Ohio

Divorce and Dissolution proceedings involving residents of Warren County, Springboro and Lebanon are heard in the Warren County Domestic Relations Court. The Warren County Domestic Relations Court is located at 500 Justice Drive in Lebanon, Ohio, 45036.  Because the Court Complex on Justice Drive is the home of many Warren County Courts, please use this map to find the Warren…

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