A high-asset divorce inventory should explain what each asset is, where it came from, how its value was established, and what restrictions affect a transfer. A list of current balances is only the beginning. Business interests, deferred compensation, real estate, and retirement benefits often need different records to answer those questions. Ohio’s property-division statute requires …
For a Montgomery County parenting-time dispute, the first useful record is the operative court order, including its attached schedule and later modifications. Next identify the court division and the relief being considered. A contempt request, a schedule change, and a custody change require different supporting filings. This guide covers local records and procedure. For keeping …
Comparing divorce attorneys is easier when you separate verifiable information from advertising. A high rating, confident presentation, or aggressive label does not tell you who will handle the case, what work is included, or how decisions will be communicated. Use the same questions with each lawyer so you can compare the answers fairly. When considering …
Ohio child support begins with the state’s guideline schedule and applicable worksheet, using financial information about both parents and the children covered by the order. It is not a flat percentage of one parent’s take-home pay. Parenting time, childcare, health coverage, and other permitted adjustments can affect the result. Use the official Ohio Child Support …
Parents can use dissolution to end an Ohio marriage, but agreeing to separate is not enough. The agreement must address the children’s legal and practical needs, including parental responsibilities, parenting time, support, and healthcare. The court reviews the proposed arrangements rather than treating parental agreement as the only consideration. The firm’s Dayton dissolution services address …
Strong custody preparation starts with the issue the court must decide, then identifies reliable evidence that addresses it. A large collection of screenshots is not a substitute for relevance, firsthand knowledge, and a way to establish that documents are genuine. The goal is to explain the child’s needs and the proposed arrangement accurately, including facts …
A military divorce near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base combines state family law with federal protections and benefit rules. A military assignment does not answer every jurisdiction question, and a civilian divorce decree does not automatically complete retirement or survivor-benefit paperwork. Tell the attorney handling your Dayton divorce case about active-duty status, deployment orders, service dates, …
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. Do not wait to prepare a custody motion or contact a law office before seeking emergency assistance. In Montgomery County, concerns about suspected child abuse or neglect can be reported to Children Services at 937-224-5437. The county’s domestic-violence resources list the 24-hour hotline at 937-461-4357 for …
Ohio spousal support is not determined by a single statewide statutory percentage of income or a fixed number of years of marriage. A court considers the factors in R.C. 3105.18 when deciding whether support is appropriate and reasonable and, if so, its amount, terms, and duration. People still use the word alimony, but spousal support …
For a custody hearing, bring the actual hearing notice, the orders and filings relevant to that hearing, and the materials your attorney or the court has directed you to provide. First confirm the court division and hearing type. A prehearing conference, temporary-order hearing, and final evidentiary hearing serve different purposes and may require different preparation. …