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answered on Apr 3, 2024

It sounds like your husband has hired an attorney on a limited representation basis. That is, the attorney is just drafting documents, but your husband is handling the rest. If that's the case then this does sound above-board.

You do not need to wait any time at all if you want to... View More

The truck belongs to the dealership or whichever lender has the actual title to it. It is a monthly expense to whoever is paying on it.

That is determined by the court. Either that, or at whatever date you and your former spouse are able to agree upon.

Not enough information in this question to really answer. If you rent are you on the lease? If you own the home are you on the deed? If the answer to these questions are that you're on neither a lease nor a deed, then there are some potential issues. If you are on either the lease or the deed... View More

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answered on Mar 15, 2024

In situations like yours, it's important to approach the disposal of your ex-husband's belongings with caution. Given that he had 60 days from December 2022 as per the divorce decree and assuming this time has elapsed, the next steps depend on the laws of your specific state or country.... View More

Without more context this question is impossible to accurately answer. If the payment is spousal support it depends on the wording of the decree. Generally, domestic relations support orders are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. The remarriage may be a termination of support, but only if... View More

No, he cannot. All owners must sign a deed in order to convey clear marketable

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answered on Mar 6, 2024

You are going to have better luck seeking out an attorney who is willing to be paid by the other side then someone pro bono. In divorces where there is a significant income difference between the parties, the court can order the breadwinner to pay some or all of the attorney fees of the lower... View More

Your attorney is correct. You subtract the down payment from the total equity, not just a 1/2 portion.

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

If you met all the criteria for common-law marriage in Montana, then Ohio will recognize the marriage and you will need a divorce.

In order to fully answer this question, one would need to know whether or not the couple described map of the criteria for common law marriage in Montana when they moved to Ohio. Ohio has not recognized common law marriage (within the state) since 1990. If, however, the couple met all the criteria... View More

In the absence of a court order, married parents have equal rights to their children. Thus, she is within her rights to take them over to her mother's house, and you are within your rights to spend time with them as well. Your best course would be to hire an attorney and file a divorce and... View More

Yes, each spouse must list all assets and liabilities. Even if accounts are in separate names, they most likely will be considered marital assets. Use the Find a Lawyer to retain a local family law attorney to assist with the forms, because if you a make a mistake on the forms, you might not be... View More

That must be very worrisome. But he cannot sell the home without your signature on the deed, even if you are not named on the deed. In Ohio, but spouses must sign any deed for real estate owned by either or both of them - so you both have to agree to any sale. If you file for divorce, you can... View More

Likely it is cause for disqualification. Ohio Jud. Cond. R. 2.11 states in material part:

(A) A judge shall disqualify himself or herself in any proceeding in which the judge's impartiality might reasonably be questioned, including but not limited to the following circumstances:... View More

It is unlikely you can successfully sue the magistrate. In general, public officials enjoy what's called sovereign immunity. You may report the magistrate to your local Bar Association if they have truly stepped outside of their role and become an advocate for your wife. Mind you, simply... View More

Generally speaking, the judgment entry will be issued after the magistrate's decision. Generally speaking in Ohio, the court is expected to do so "timely" following an adjudicative hearing. If a magistrate is issuing a decision, you will have 14 days to file any objections to that... View More

Since you're talking about the enforcement of a specific order, it's not possible to render in general education about that. Does the new order contain language settling and releasing your ex-husband from his obligations? What does the old order say about potential defaults? The specific... View More

Yes, hire an attorney in the county in which the divorce was filed. That attorney will enter a notice of appearance and file a notice for stipulation of leave to plead, and an Answer. That should be sufficient to contest the allegations in the complaint.

The filing fees for a divorce vary from county to county. You need to contact the clerk of courts for the domestic relations court in the county in which you've resided for the past 90 days assuming you have been in the State of Ohio for at least six months. If that cost is unduly burdensome,... View More