Is the 6 months residency requirement a must in Ohio to file for divorce ? What should I do?

The short answer to your question about the residency requirement is yes, the six month requirement is a must in an action for divorce. Ohio law is...

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Is it possible to petition a Missouri court for guardianship of a 4 year old if we live in Ohio?

Yes, it is. However, you may also be able to file locally (Ohio). As another lawyer indicated, a Court is likely to look at the length of the...

It's going to be difficult. It's likely that you're required to file a relocation notice prior to the move. Check out 3109.051(G). The notice...

Does my husband have any ownership to my house if his name is not on the deed and he didn't help pay for the purchase?

"Will my husband have to pay alimony?" - You haven't provided sufficient facts for any attorney to be able to provide the answer that you are...

My son (who is 7 years old) father abandoned him for 6 years. Now he is demanding visitation rights do I have to agree?

Assuming that there is no court order stating otherwise, you do not have to send your son down to Texas. However, if you were married to the...

What should I reasonably expect with my ex's request for custody when he just came into my 9 month olds life?

I don't know that I'd agree with attorney Vincent (that you should expect supervised visitation). Supervised visitation is certainly possible but...

There is no court order for parenting time, will it look bad if I do not allow him to see him until there is a court order?

If the father poses a real threat, then it's difficult to imagine any court punishing you for not wanting to allow unsupervised visits. Any...

Going through a divorce in Ohio. Can the wife get a restraining order to force me to move out of my house?

The way that you present the question may lead to confusion in later responses. Most divorces (those with counsel on board, at least) involve...

What do I need to relocate my children to another state before a dissolution is filed?

Hire a lawyer if you're looking. Unless you and your husband are actively disputing some material issue, there is no reason that your documents...

Should we try emancipation?

Emancipation is not necessarily an easy process. For starters, I should mention that Ohio law does not allow for a minor to petition unilaterally...