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Can she file charges against me claiming that I lied to the judge
answered on Jun 30, 2021
Lying under oath is perjury. See Section 2921.11 of the Ohio Revised Code. (link below). It is a criminal offense and punishable as such. You can serve up to 3 years in prison if convicted. You probably want to get an attorney on board to defend you and represent your interests.... View More 
Together seven years. Married two. I've been an at-home-parent most of that time. I am looking for work, but currently unemployed.
answered on Jun 9, 2021
You can file for divorce and ask for child support and spousal support. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney.
answered on May 24, 2021
Courts do not appoint attorneys for divorce cases -- that's only for criminal cases. The spouses get their own attorneys and pay for them. It is not required to have an attorney for a divorce, but it is recommended. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to contact some local attorneys and select one to... View More
answered on May 19, 2021
For this kind of legal work, its best to obtain an expert attorney. Our firm offers a free 30 minute consultations, feel free to reach out to us.
answered on May 10, 2021
Check your local domestic relations court web site for the forms to file for a divorce. But it would be prudent to have an attorney represent you. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney.
Married in 2002, he left in 2005 for Mexico and never came back.
answered on May 4, 2021
Yes. Desertion, which also may be referred to as abandonment, is a divorce ground in many states (including Ohio). When one spouse leaves for one year without the consent of the other, this is considered desertion. The length of time required for divorce may vary from state to state, but in Ohio it... View More
There is a transfer upon death order to my ex when his father passes.
Our divorce papers state when that happens my ex owes me 50% of the equity value at that time.
My ex is currently in the process of buying the house for what his parents owe. His attempt to not have to pay me... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2021
You should contact a family law lawyer in your area to discuss this and the entirety of the division of your property between you and your ex-----you need to know what's available to you and your options. Good luck.
Me and my husband have no money or children or assets together or properties
answered on Apr 13, 2021
Check your local domestic court web site for the forms to file for a dissolution if you and our spouse can both agree on the divorce. Some courts have volunteers to assist those without and attorney, or legal clinics to help. Also check with any local law schools for assistance. Use the Find a... View More
I HAVE INHERITED MONEY FROM MY MOTHER AND I HAVE THE ORIGINAL LETTER. MONEY IS IN AN IRA ACCOUNT AT FIDELITY. I HAVE SOLD STOCKS AND BOUGHT BETTER STOCKS. BUT ALL THE MONEY IS STILL THERE. MY WIFE'S NAME IS ON THE ACCOUNT BUT SHE WAS NEVER GIVEN THE PASSWORD. I CAN PROVE THE MONEY WAS GIVEN TO... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2021
If her name is on the account, then it makes it more problematic for you. You'll have to prove it is all inherited and trace all the funds. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney to review all the facts and advise you.
I opened the account almost 5 years ago and we have been married for almost 15 years
answered on Apr 12, 2021
If the account was opened during the marriage, and the funds are not from an inheritance, then it could be considered marital funds, subject to 50-50 split. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney to review all the facts and advise you.
This is a fresh divorce (2 weeks). We still live in the same house but hoping he is moving soon. There has been a long history of mental/emotional abuse. There was a first time ever confrontation between my mom (our full time sitter - 5 days/wk) and my husband regarding some verbal/emotional abuse... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2021
First, you need an attorney in your divorce. On this issue, you need to file a motion to restore your mother as the babysitter.
My daughter confided in my that her other parent told her I’m the reason she can’t partake in cheer. The other parent said I wasn’t allowing her to participate in other activities last year before the pandemic and was unlikely to allow this in the future. I reassured my daughter that I want... View More
Both are names are on the deed
answered on Mar 22, 2021
As a co-owner, he can invite anyone to be a guest, and another co-owner can't stop it. If you are in the middle of a divorce, you can file a motion with the court to ask for temporary occupancy for yourself. But the court might not agree to it. Talk to your attorney or use the Find a Lawyer... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2021
That question is too complicated to be answered on-line. It depends on all the circumstances of a family's situation, such as number of kids, their ages, work schedules, family income, etc. A dissolution requires both spouses to agree on all aspects of the parenting plan, the division of... View More
I pay all the bills including rent, utilities, phone, internet, and car. We have 2 kids both under 2 years old. She is unemployed and has been unemployed for over 2 years her last 4 jobs she only worked at for about a month or 2 and that was over about a 2 year period.
answered on Mar 11, 2021
If there is no written lease, then it is a month to month tenancy, and it can be terminated by landlord giving written 30 days notice, and then file an eviction. So he would likely evict you, not his daughter and grandkids. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney who can... View More
Standard mutual protection order: Pursuant to Local Domestic Rule 43, IT IS ORDERED that effective on the date a Complaint is filed, each spouse is enjoined from committing any of the following acts:
"Selling, damaging, destroying, removing from its present location, encumbering,... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2021
Accidental fire is not a violation. If she is keeping the children from you, you need to file a motion for parenting time.
I was charged with M4 DV in 2019. I pled to MM Dis. Conduct and I recently applied to have my record expunged. Here is my concern: in 2008 I was charged with M1 DV and I pled to M4 DV. I got that record expunged. I'm now concerned that when looking this up, they could decide that I should... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2021
Ohio does not currently require a witness to sign a marriage license. The person performing the marriage ceremony must sign and return it to the county. See this link for more information:
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3101
answered on Feb 24, 2021
A quit claim deed does not need to state the amount. But it should be prepared by an attorney and properly recorded.
Hi I am going through a divorce my husband is about to file and I live at his parents house with our to kids and he lives in Montana and I don't know were to start or what to do. We have been married 10 years and I haven't work but 1 of those. He is not going to try to pay me so he is... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2021
File for divorce first where you live in Ohio. Do not delay and allow him to file first in Montana. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney who can review all the facts, advise you about the divorce, and get it filed ASAP.
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