Get free answers to your Divorce legal questions from lawyers in your area.
I am facing a dispute with my husband over the use of a car. Although the car is registered in his name, we bought it with marital money. I am sober, and he is refusing to give me the car keys because he is upset that I spent a day with my family. There are no court orders regarding shared property... View More 
I am currently separated from my husband, and although we haven't started the divorce process yet, I plan to file once I can hire an attorney. I am the primary member and payee on my car insurance policy and wish to remove my husband. We both live in Ohio. My insurance company mentioned they... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 12, 2025
Ohio Pre-Divorce Insurance Modification Analysis
You maintain the legal right to modify your own insurance policies during separation prior to divorce filing in Ohio, particularly since you're the primary policyholder and your husband maintains separate vehicles registered at his... View More
My daughter's ex in Ohio, Jefferson County, is violating the terms of their divorce decree by not paying her $3,000 from his work bonus, which he received on March 31, 2025, as stipulated in the decree. He claims there is no specific time frame for payment and promised to pay by the end of... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 9, 2025
Thirty days from receipt of payment is pretty standard. Is he in violation of the decree? Probably. Should you take legal action until after April? Probably not. Once that timeline has passed if he still hasn't paid then your daughter should consider filing a motion to show cause.
My son is currently in prison and needs assistance starting the divorce process. What steps should we take to find and work with a divorce lawyer who can help initiate and handle the divorce proceedings on his behalf?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 13, 2025
To start the divorce process for your son while he is in prison, the first step is to find an attorney who handles divorce cases and is familiar with the challenges that come with incarceration. You can begin by looking online for family law attorneys in your area, or ask for referrals from people... View More
I have been separated from my husband for about three years, and we have no legal custody agreements. We agreed that our son, who is almost four years old, would spend the holidays with his father, and I would pick him up in the first week of January. When I tried to pick him up, my husband... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
It sounds like you really need to hire a domestic relations attorney i the city where your husband filed for divorce. While you have a right to represent yourself, I do not recommend it. This forum is for answering general questions. No attorney can teach you within a single answer each rule of... View More
I signed a quit claim deed to my ex for our house, and my name is still on the mortgage loan. I have not communicated with the mortgage lender, and there are no legal agreements or court orders related to the house. I signed the quit claim deed voluntarily without any conditions. Do I need to sign... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 12, 2025
Since you signed a quit claim deed, you have transferred your ownership interest in the property to your ex. However, signing the deed does not remove your name from the mortgage loan. Your name is still tied to the mortgage, and this is a separate issue from the ownership of the property.... View More
I finalized my divorce two years ago, and part of the agreement involved exchanging taxes every two years. My ex-spouse, who now earns significantly more than when our agreement was based on an $80k salary, suggested increasing my alimony by $100 cash monthly and offering his Travel points for... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
If you are not looking to incur legal fees, then you would need to seek out whether you can file a motion to modify the Decree. You would need to read the Ohio Revised Code Section for Spousal Support and see if you can file a motion to modify. Depending on the county you live in you should also... View More
In my dissolution, my ex-husband was required to refinance the mortgage to remove my name within two years. He has not done this, and although he attempted to refinance in September 2024, he was laid off again and the mortgage remains in my name. There was a 'late' payment reported to my... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 26, 2025
Yes, but you may not need to do that. So long as you are satisfied with receiving your percentage of equity from the sale from the title company, then all is well.
If you really want to force the refinance, you can always file a motion to show cause. But, if he's not making enough to... View More
In my divorce, it was agreed that both parties would receive half of each other's pensions. However, circumstances have changed since the divorce: my ex-husband now receives free healthcare, while I pay a substantial amount. I was highly medicated at the time of the divorce and believe I... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s an incredibly hard position to be in, especially when your financial situation has shifted and you're living with the long-term effects of a decision made during a vulnerable time. In Ohio, pension division is considered part of the property settlement in a divorce, and those terms... View More
I'm looking to get a divorce in Ohio but can't afford a lawyer. I have two children, and there are no properties to divide. I'm currently working part-time. There are no existing custody or support orders, and we haven't filed yet. I'm seeking information on low-cost or pro... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 18, 2025
Cuyahoga county domestic has on-site staff who assist with this very type of thing to help low-asset low-income people conduct unrepresented divorces. I recommend that you go there in person and seek assistance.
I signed a handwritten note detailing some terms for property separation, child support, and 401k division, intending it for a dissolution. The note was not signed by my spouse, nor was it notarized or witnessed. Later, I decided to change my stance on these terms, and my spouse filed for divorce... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 6, 2025
Unlikely. Ohio now allows for post-marital agreements that would govern the terms of a property division in divorce but they are enforceable only in the following situations.
(A) The agreement is in writing and signed by both spouses ;
(B) The agreement is entered into freely... View More
I want to file for divorce after 9 years of marriage in Ohio. We have no children, no assets, no debts, and I'm not seeking any specific arrangements like spousal support. How should I proceed?
answered on Mar 5, 2025
If you and your spouse can agree on the terms of terminating your marriage, it can proceed as a dissolution, which can be quicker and less expensive. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult some local family law attorneys who can review the process and answer your questions. Many offer free... View More
The judgment from my divorce in Ohio entitles me to 50% of my ex-wife's pension, but she recently retired and I have not yet received anything. I haven't obtained a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) or contacted the pension plan administrator. We haven't discussed this issue... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 28, 2025
Contact the plan administrator regarding the situation and ask if they have their own preferred QDRO, which they probably do, for the division. Draft the QDRO according to their requirements and get it approved by them. Then file the QDRO with the DR court, and give a copy of the court approved... View More
My husband and I have been married for a year and a half. Four months into the marriage, my stepson committed suicide while in the military, and my husband received a death benefit as the beneficiary. We used this benefit to purchase and pay off a house, with both our names on the deed, and the... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2025
In Ohio, the important issue of separate property vs. marital property is the ability to trace the source of the funds. How real property is titled is not determinative of how the property is titled. Even though the funds went to your husband and then were deposited into a joint checking account,... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 29, 2025
The terms of your divorce decree will govern this. It is common language that if an ex-spouse cohabitates with another that they are no longer entitled to support. If your decree says that, and you believe that they are cohabitating, you may ask the court to terminate spousal support.
What paperwork do I need to start with. Weve been married for 4 years separated for about 2 years
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 16, 2024
If you've got everything set I'd recommend attempting a dissolution. Your county's domestic relation court will very likely have forms for this exact scenario that will allow you to dissolve your marriage if the two of you are indeed in full agreement.
We’ve tried everything on the Internet to try and find it with no luck. She said it was in the mid 90s, but that’s all she’ll say. She lives in Ohio. He tried calling every county he could think of with no luck. What else can we do?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 11, 2024
I think it's possible based on this description that he was never actually divorced. This is usually something that is pretty easy to check. She would have had to file in a domestic relations court of the county in which she resided. If you have already contacted that county's clerk of... View More
if both spouses using separate accounts paid $30,000 on mortgage and one paid 20,000 and the deserting one paid 10,000, can deserting spouse who paid less be forced to pay the extra 5000 to meet an equity division requirement regardless of profit on the sold house?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 8, 2024
Potentially yes. It would require an order from the domestic relations court as to the split of equity and assets.
And if a court ruling is required for this and one spouse has proof that they paid more on the mortgage than the other spouse, does that give them a favorable stance in getting a ruling for them to sell it the way they want to or transfer the mortgage they want to?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 8, 2024
The court decides. Paying more on the mortgage is only one of many factors that the court would use in splitting all assets, not necessarily just the equity from the house.
My daughter's husband is leaving her. She can't afford to make payments on the house or buy him out. She wants to sell the house for only the mortgage balance (plus closing costs) or have someone else assume the mortgage. If the husband refuses, what legal recompense does she have if any... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 8, 2024
Unfortunately none at the moment. She will need to file for divorce and obtain a court order as to either the transfer of the house into her name so she can sell it or an order selling the house.
Justia Ask A Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get free 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 Justia and you, or between any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions and you, 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.
