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Pretrial and final date were set before my papers were even due
answered on Aug 17, 2020
If you both agree, you can request the court put the case on hold for 90 days while you attempt reconciliation. If your wife doesn’t agree, you can file a motion foe conciliation asking the court to order her to try.
ultrasounds of my children and a baby picture of my friends baby, the "baby" wasn't going to survive or go home. We have confronted her and everyone knows the truth, she used fake phone numbers to pretend to be me and my friends to him. I want to get a divorce and for her to get the... View More 
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney who can review all the facts, advise you of your options, and file the divorce, asking for custody of your children.
I'm a US Soldier who's currently serving overseas. Before I left for my deployment, I had gotten married. During my deployment, my wife had taken over $17,000 out of our joint account, had slept with another man, currently claims to be in a relationship with another man, and is still... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2020
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult and retain an attorney in the OH county where your wife lives to represent you in the divorce. The attorney can review what she has filed, if anything, and advise you about division of property and other issues that will be resolved in the divorce including any... View More
Just want to know if he can do anything if I change my address
answered on Aug 4, 2020
He cannot force you to leave your marital home without a court order. If you move on your own, it will be easier For him to get exclusive occupancy. You have a right to half the equity built in the house during marriage, as well as any other property.
I have been having major issues with my adoptive family for as long as I can remember and I am finally at the point where I can’t take any more. My 16th birthday is approaching soon and I have a stable job with a great income and I am trying to go about emancipation so that I can move on from the... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2020
I am sorry to hear about your situation. I am also sorry to tell you that, in Ohio, there is no ability for a minor to emancipate herself.
answered on Jul 27, 2020
If you are referring to his affidavits, then you file your affidavits with correct information. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney to represent you in the divorce process.
answered on Jul 24, 2020
In Ohio, the custodial parent or one of the parents in a shared parenting plan must live in the school district for the child to attend there. Some shared parenting plans limit where each parent can move.
answered on Jul 23, 2020
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney to review all the facts of your situation and represent you.
The house is in her name
answered on Jul 23, 2020
Depending on the facts, the house of a married couple can be marital property, and the equity divided in a divorce. It does not matter whose name is on the deed or mortgage. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney to review your situation and advise you.
My abuser lives in Georgia. The abuse happened in Georgia. We are actually going through separation process in Georgia. I currently live in Ohio, and the abuser often comes in Ohio.
Where should I file for a TPO?
answered on Jul 18, 2020
You can file in Ohio & use the order when he comes here. It should also be valid in Georgia, but you should check with the court or an attorney there.
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... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
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... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2020
No, you will not. Your spouse may have to pay you spousal support, though. Check with an attorney in your area to assess your entire situation.
The settlement says to take me off of the loan of the house in a "reasonable amount" of time. It has been almost 8 years. She refuses to take my name off the house. How do I start the process of taking my name off of the mortage?
answered on Jul 7, 2020
Your remedy is to file a contempt motion against her for willfully violating the terms of the divorce decree. 8 years is way more than a "reasonable" time to get you off the loan. If she claims she doesn't qualify to refinance it, the Court will likely order it sold so you will be... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
First you must read your divorce Judgment. In there are the exact court orders. If the judge ordered your ex to pay your student loan debt, and he/she hasn't, then you have to go back to court to enforce the judgment. If you ended up paying the student loan even though he/she was ordered to... View More
She committed adultery
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answered on Jul 2, 2020
Sounds like excellent grounds for divorce. Your location says that you are in Pennsylvania. If that's the case then that's where you will need to file and get advice from a PA attorney. Let me know if you're in Ohio so we can help.
In our divorce we were ordered to pay our own debt. She left the car somewhere and it got towed. I have no idea where it is. Now the finance company is threating to garnish my wages.
answered on Jun 25, 2020
She committed fraud by forging your name. Contact the attorney who handled your divorce.
answered on Jun 14, 2020
You need to file for divorce & for temporary orders on custody. Right now, you and your wife have equal rights to your children, so you could try to retrieve them from her, but if she involves the police, they will say it’s a civil matter to be decided by the courts. You also don’t want to... View More
Could I move myself and my children out of state if I got a divorce? My husband doesn't want to move and he isn't a bad father, just lacks drive and doesn't have the best priorities when it comes to our children.
answered on Jun 4, 2020
If there were a divorce, it would not restrict you from moving away, but the terms of the divorce could require the children to remain with their father, giving you parenting time in summer and on holidays. Or they might be able to go with you. It depends on all the facts, what you and he can... View More
answered on May 22, 2020
Fill them out completely and accurately. But there are many forms, and they can be complicated or confusing. If you need assistance, check if your local court has a legal clinic with volunteers to help. Or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to represent you.
answered on May 20, 2020
Typically, each spouse must file an affidavit of property and sign it. Check with your local court to find out what forms it requires. If the court staff will not answer questions, use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to represent you so you don't make a mistake... View More
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