A complaint for divorce or legal separation must be filed through a court of common pleas in Ohio. Either spouse can file this complaint and then the other spouse can file a counterclaim once he or she receives the original complaint. The court of common pleas can...
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What factors enter into a court’s decision about visitation?
When a court in Ohio is making decisions about child visitation, several different factors will have to be considered before visitation rights can be granted to the person requesting them. In addition to deciding whether or not the petitioner will be allowed to visit...
Ohio child custody laws manifest in unique ways
Ohioans who seek resolution of child custody matters may find that their personal circumstances play a role in how the law applies to them. For example, parents who have completely separated or divorced one another and live in different residences are usually regarded...
Factors considered in determining spousal support
When a couple files for divorce in Ohio, one of the spouses may seek an order for spousal support from the other spouse. In accordance with Ohio law, the court considers that each spouse equally contributed to the production of marital income. When determining whether...