One-half of everything. That's the simple answer. All property acquired during the marriage is considered marital property and is subject to equal division. Separate property is not divided. Property owned prior to marriage and inheritences are separate property if the property is held... View More

A litigant representing themselves in a divorce will most likely make many mistakes. Except for the simplest of divorces, most pro se parties are incompetent to represent themselves.

Rule 60(B) motions can be filed within one year of the date of the judgment asking that the court examin some... View More

Hire an attorney who might be able to figure out a legal way of having it removed. Be prepared to spend a substantial amount for attorney fees if the matter must go before a court. The non-legal alternative is to "let go of it."

The grandparents of the infant do not have official custody of the baby. They do stand "In Loco Parentis" to the baby since the mother is a minor and so the grandparents have the responsibility of providing the functions of an adult parent until the mother turns 18.

If the minor child has no attorney in court, there is no one who will protect his rights or be able to advance a defense or negotiate with the prosecutor with the knowledge and experience of counsel. Is that important to you?

Most people would need a lawyer for this.

Ohio law is very broad regarding spousal support and it can be interpreted very differently by each of Ohio's 88 counties or even each judge. It is based upon the need of one party and the ability to pay of the other party to maintain a similar life style that the party has become accustomed... View More

It sounds like the court is giving notice that the filing party is required to do something that has not been done. If it doesn't get completed in time, the court is dismissing the motion.

The Divorce Decree grants you the right to take back your maiden name without having to go to Probate Court for a Change of Name Petition. You would need the divorce decree to go through all the red tape of IRS, Social Security, driver's license name changes. Skipping that and retaining your... View More

Hire a lawyer and file for divorce. A dissolution will not work if the parties are not in complete agreement. She most likely would be entitled to received child support.

If a Divorce Decree divides property where one party pays the other over a period of time, then a contempt of court complaint filed with the Divorce Court is the means for enforcement when the payment is not made.

If there is no court order, then each married parent has equal parenting rights. Neither one has a superior right over the other.

The Dissolution Decree must specifically state that the court does not retain jurisdiction over spousal support.

A QDRO is a court order for the division of retirement assets in a divorce proceeding. You must file for divorce.

Generally, property owned before the date of marriage is separate property. If a spouse is not added to the deed of premarital real estate and there is no evidence of a gift of a one half share in the property, the property would remain separate and not divisible upon divorce.

Yes.

A child can be examined at a hospital immediately when a parent suspects physical or sexual abuse while in the care of the other parent. A report can be made to the Children's Services agency for investigation. A child psychologist can also be consulted. Interrogation of the child by the... View More

The father of your 15 year old child is the man who is responsible for her support. Only children born during a marriage are included in a divorce. At least she has a step-father who cares about her enough to include her in his life with your mutual child.

That is a very long time without contact. If you have a divorce decree granting you parenting time, you could have filed a contempt a year ago. And you still can. Stop delaying. If you are not paying child support, in some circumstances you could permanently lose your parenting rights.

Your question implies that you were never contacted because no one had your correct address. Notice to you was probably completed by "publication" in a legal paper, which is your official notice. First try contacting the social worker handling the case so you can become involved in the... View More