Ohio Divorce Legal Questions

Stop paying on it: Let the company reposess it: This will however go against his credit; Since the decree places no time limit on refinancing, you may file a motion with the Court where the divorce took place to request a modification: This would require her to come back to your state and appear in court... Read More

A divorce does not require the consent of the other party if you have other grounds. You should consult a lawyer about your particular situation and what you would need to do to make this happen. You can also seek child support while still married if you live separately. If you file for child support, he will either have to acknowledge the child as his or start paying support. This might be enough incentive to get him to take a paternity test.... Read More

Your rights and likely outcomes in your divorce will depend on the details of your particular situation and the jurisdiction in which the divorce was filed. Child support is not normally ordered for children over the age of 18 who are not disabled and not enrolled in high school. You may be entitled to spousal support. She is likely going to be obligated to keep you on her insurance while the divorce is going on. There will probably be a limit on how long the insurance will last. (But if you are on disability, you may be eligible for Medicare already, and without her income, perhaps Medicaid will be an option.) Any case involving a disabled spouse is probably a complicated one based on that factor alone. It is important for you to seek legal representation to protect your rights. Your chances of a more favorable outcome in such a complex case would be significantly improved by having representation.... Read More

An incarcerated person does not forfeit his property rights, and would be entitled to an equitable division of marital property. He may get a little less sympathy than a non-incarcerated person, but he is entitled to the same basic rights. It is probably even more important than usual for him to obtain counsel to protect his rights.... Read More

You cannot file for an Annulment just because you have  been married  less  than a year and have no children or property.  You must meet one of the conditions of the statute to file and be successful in your filing. For example, one of the conditions is "no-consumation of the marriage."  You should consult  with an attorney regarding your  situation and goals.... Read More

There is a presumption in Ohio law that a child born during the marriage is the husbands child; Absent a court order stating he is not, your stuck; The real father would have to come forward and file for paternity; Once that has been established, then the birth certificate can be amended to reflect the biological father.... Read More

In Ohio, the marital property is divided "equitably" which means fairly. The court starts with a 50/50 analysis but then may adjust the division.  Separate, inherited, gifted, or pre-marital property is not divided but can be used to compensate a spouse for obligations owed to him her.... Read More

If you were in New York, the response to your question would be, "How long is a piece of string?"    Since you are in Ohio, the response is as follows:   No one knows until it is over. It depends upon all of the issues and the parties' and attorneys' and court's schedules, attitudes, health, etc.  Sometimes divorces with large amounts of assets and child isues go quikly while the ones with little or no assets and no children, drag on and and on.  Best bet:  Give an attorney the facts and he/she can "try" to guess for you.... Read More

The answer to your question will depend upon a number of facators including whether your spouse would be employed or employable, and also depending upon consideration of spousal support or alimony, in addition to issues regarding division of assets. Also the answer would depend upon what judge and magistrate might be considering your situation.... Read More