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answered on Mar 29, 2022
A local court or judge might have given an opinion on what it includes in that term. If not, then the parents will have to try to work it out. Check if the parenting agreement requires mediation before going to court. If mediation doesn't resolve it, then file with the court for the judge to... View More 
Our court order states “ Father shall be permitted to have contact with the children by phone,
Instagram, Facetime, skype or similar electronic media a minimum of three
times per week for a maximum of up to one hour. The days and times may be
agreed upon by the parties. If... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2022
The history of the parties plays a big role in how they conduct and carry out the terms of a shared parenting plan or child custody visitation order. Given the complexity of any case with a GAL etc there must have been some temporary orders in place while the case was pending. How were phone and... View More
My husband is being non cooperative, he controls all the money, basically lives in another state comes home for 3 days out of a month! Leaves all the responsibilities of our 3 children on me, doesn’t spend any time with them or me, I ask that we sit down and discuss the matter of separating or... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2022
If he won't cooperate, then you will have to get an attorney and do the divorce yourself. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to talk to some local family law attorneys and then hire one to represent you through the divorce process and to answer questions about custody, child support, spousal support,... View More
A friend performed the wedding and I just found out that he was not registered with the state at the time. I'm not sure if anyone was aware of it at the time. He didn't register until 2 years afterwards. I want a divorce now i am not sure if I should file for an annulment instead. There... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2022
You are very likely still legally married and would need a divorce, not an annulment.
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answered on Mar 15, 2022
No. If you want her to remain in Ohio you will need to file for divorce and seek a restraining order preventing her from taking marital property outside of the state. Absent a court order you cannot prevent her from driving the car.
Fairfield County, OH: My wife had our son file for a Protective Order. April 2021 he was 17 and Sep 20 he turned 18. He graduates in May 2022. He was granted 3 years. He enjoined my wife and his sister in the order. According to the PO electronic communication is a violation of the PO. My wife... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2022
The answer to this question depends on whether or not you have temporary orders in an active Divorce case. Sometimes court put orders into place to prevent parties from making changes to joint accounts such as removing funds and closing accounts. If there is no current court order in place... View More
He was awarded the house but my name stayed on the deed and mortgage for one year because he did not qualify to take over the payments. He wants to sell the house and found out that a lien (we did not know about previously) was placed against the house during our marriage for debt in my name.... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2022
In a divorce, it is important to check real estate titles to find any liens that might have been filed. He won't be able to sell the house without somebody paying the lien to get it released. If he wants to sell the house, he could pay the lien, and then file with the court to determine if... View More
Our children are grown we have no real estate we have nothing to fight them out I mean he has some of my parents things that I want back but other than that I do believe he'll sign the papers with no problems we both want to move on I'm on disability and I cannot afford a full-blown... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2022
You can likely file for a dissolution. A dissolution is where the divorcing parties agree on everything before asking the Court to end their marriage. Most counties have packets that a couple seeking a dissolution can fill out, and many counties have help desks that can help you complete the... View More
We have children but not together.
answered on Feb 28, 2022
You can file a divorce in your OH county of residence if you have lived there 3 months and in OH 6 months. It does not matter if your husband lives out of state. If he will agree to everything, you can proceed as a dissolution, but he would have to come back for the hearing. If not, then you can... View More
What can I do with his stuff he left, he refuses to help with marital assets because he sends all his money overseas to a girl in the phillipines
answered on Feb 24, 2022
Any money he sent overseas might be identified, and he could be required to include it in the division of marital assets. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney who can review all the facts of the situation and advise you of your options.
Is 401k an asset that has to be split
answered on Feb 15, 2022
Since you are married, you have rights in the marital home even if your name is not on the deed. You can also make a claim for spousal support. A lawyer can explain all your rights in a divorce. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to represent you.
They live with her but I am a very present father. I do more for them than I do for myself. Anything they need I always buy.
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answered on Feb 3, 2022
If you pay child support, you may be able to make an argument to claim one or more of the children, but it will be a fact-determination by the court.
Me and my fiance live in ohio and he is going through a divorce. His ex is dating someone who has past domestic cases that are ten plus years old but he threatened us in November which was reported to the local police and we also believe they may be using drugs because she is acting differently... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2022
A judge makes custody decisions in the best interest of the child, based on all the evidence properly presented in court. A judge can consider past problems, convictions, drug use, rehab, financial issues, work issues, living situation, etc., as well as current circumstances of both parents and... View More
My husband does not support his son and hasn’t for almost 3 years now however he has warrants so I know he won’t show up to court
answered on Jan 27, 2022
The court will determine custody based on all the facts and what is in the best interest of your son. Use the Find a Lawyer Tab to retain a local divorce attorney who can review all the facts, prepare the forms to file with the court, and represent you in the divorce process.
answered on Jan 26, 2022
Yes, there is not need for a legal separation first. But a dissolution requires both spouses to agree on all issues of custody, child support, division of marital property, and spousal support/alimony. If they cannot agree, then they must proceed as a divorce.
We got a dissolution last May 5,2021. And until now l still haven’t get the title of the car that we both agreed that he is going to transfer it to my name. His lawyer that we used for the dissolution was also the one who process QDRO for the car payoff but until now it hasn’t been finalized or... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2022
You absolutely have the ability to hire a lawyer. If your ex-husband is not complying with the terms of the dissolution order, you may have the ability to pursue a contempt claim against him.
I have evidence that my wife cheated while we were married. Will the judge consider her actions when dividing marital property? We don't have kids, just property that will be split. We bought the house after the marriage but she has the mortgage in her name and has made all of the payments.
answered on Jan 20, 2022
If your spouse spent money on the other person, those funds might be recovered. But usually, such things don't affect the division of property or determination of any spousal support. The house is marital property, subject to division of its value. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a... View More
We were married in June of 1998 in Lorain, Ohio and she left me in October of 2005. At the time we agreed to take what was ours and be done with each other. We had a minor child that we shared custody of with no issues. Here, 16 years later, we are still married. We talked about it and attempted to... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2022
You can proceed with a non-contested divorce wherein as long as your wife is served, most courts will allow you to finalize the divorce without your wife ever coming to court. Or, if your wife wishes to cooperate, you can file for a dissolution which would require both of you to come to court one... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2022
Based on the vehicle title, you are equal co-owners unless you have a written agreement signed by him that says something different. You would have to sue him to get your half of the value of the motorcycle paid back. But he could claim that your payment for the motorcycle was a gift to him. Use... View More
In 2015 I purchased a home. My ex(never married) and I, months later, after putting a lot of work into the house, split. Her and her father went behind my back to the loan office and drew up the paperwork to sell her the house for the same price I bought it for. I signed them. I didn't know... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2022
You'll have to have an attorney review all the facts and advise you if you have any possible claims, such as fraud, or whether you might negotiate a resolution. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney.
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