Chicago, IL asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Ohio

Q: After tpo ended for domest violen he is living somewhere else He didn’t want to make Mortg payments only money for cHild

He has domestic violence charges and left our house 6 months ago, no mortgage payments from him he said that since he is not living here he is not obligated to make payments. He only deposits money for our son. We agree to dissolve the marriage but we don’t agree on the child support amount since he makes 3 or 4 times my salary. He also said he wants nothing to do with the house, well the down payment was all from me and he basically lived here 3 min after purchase, the the domestic violence occur.

2 Lawyer Answers
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: You can't dissolve the marriage unless both parties agree on all details. He doesn't agree, so file for divorce and ask for occupancy of the premises, temporary spousal support to pay household expenses, and child support. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney to discuss the situation, division of marital assets such as the house, etc.

Cathy Cook
Cathy Cook
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: I agree you need to file for Divorce and seek temporary support orders. In most states, including Ohio, you cannot go backwards on support, so file soon. You should consult an attorney in your area for advice considering all your issues.

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