Q: In Ohio, can you file for a dissolution after 20 years of marriage?
A: Yes. Dissolution is merely a no-fault, agreed upon divorce proceeding. The requirements are: (1) jurisdiction and venue--at least one party must have resided in Ohio for the past six months or more and the dissolution must be filed in a court with jurisdiction over the place in which at least one party resides; (2) separation agreement--both parties must voluntarily agree to the dissolution and complete paper work outlining the distribution of property and parental rights and making provisions for spousal support. After the paper work is filed, the court will hold a hearing not less than 30 days after filing or more than 90. At the hearing, the parties must explain the agreement to judge and indicate they are satisfied with it. The judge will then make the agreement a court order and sign an order terminating the marriage.
1 user found this answer helpful
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
