Ohio has following divorce laws:
Residency
Ohio divorce courts follow strict residency laws. Under Ohio divorce laws, the residency requirements are:
- One of the partners must be a resident of Ohio for at least six months.
Documents Required for Filing Divorce
Following are the vital documents required by Ohio divorce courts for filing a divorce case:
- Complaint for Divorce
- Final Decree of Divorce
Distribution of Property
In Ohio, property distribution issues are generally settled by applicants by signing Marital Settlement Agreement. Under Ohio divorce laws, if applicants cannot reach any conclusion, the Ohio divorce courts announce their own decision. The process follows as:
- First of all court decides what property can be considered as marital.
- Second, according local real-state value, Ohio divorce court determines an acceptable value of the marital property.
- In last, the divorce court will divide the marital property in an appropriate way, which is called fair.
Change of Name or Restoration of Name
As per the Ohio divorce laws, both the applicants can restore their names to former name.
Mediation Counseling
Child custody is normally a major disputed issue in a divorce case. The Ohio divorce court generally suggests both the parties to go for
mediation counseling. Furthermore, they also order parents to maintain a support program for children against the effect of divorce.
Alimony
Ohio divorce courts may order permanent or temporary alimony during divorce case proceeding, if it feels it is appropriate. Ohio courts also have the authorized by the Ohio divorce laws to award maintenance to both spouses, for an unspecified period or a particular period.
Child Custody
Under Ohio divorce law, all Ohio divorce courts consider the following aspects when making a decision regarding child custody:
- The wishes of the parent or parents or child
- The wishes of the child, which can be communicated by the child him/herself or through the guardian
- The interrelationship of the child with his/her both parents, siblings and any other person who may affect the child’s best possible interest
Child Support
Under Ohio divorce laws, both parents can be ordered to pay child support. Marital misconduct is generally not considered in this award. Both the spouses refer the Ohio divorce court to settle child support problems.
Contact a professional divorce attorney or divorce lawyer for comprehensive divorce laws information of your state.
