Questions answered by Mark F. Borns

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Can I get back child support for supporting my two children the past 4 years even though we're not divorced?

Mark's answer | Answered on September 30, 2015

Probably not. The general rule is that child support may not be modified retroactively. If you owed child support, however, you may be able to...

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Had to go Pro Se after retainer was spent in early divorce and could not afford additional costs. Divorce has drug on for months

Mark's answer | Answered on September 30, 2015

Not enough information, really. What are you trying to accomplish? If it is just to shop what a bad person your ex or your ex's attorney, I would...

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If i file a divorce in Ohio, Can i finish from the divorce process from outside out of US? Or do i need to appear?

Mark's answer | Answered on September 30, 2015

You should file, assuming Ohio has jurisdiction over your husband. Did he ever live in Ohio? With leave of the court, you may be able to appear...

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How can I take legal action on my ex-husband for not refinancing a jointly owned property within time frame in divorce decree?

Mark's answer | Answered on September 30, 2015

Yes. You can file a contempt motion against him for not refinancing. The court may award you attorney fees, or order him to sell the house if he...

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My husband and I divorced. I own the house. I moved out but had papers drawn to allow him to live in house as long as he wished

Mark's answer | Answered on September 30, 2015

You need an attorney to review the "papers." They might violate the statute of frauds. Perhaps they are uneforceable because they were not...

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I was divorced September 27, 2010. My ex challenged the action in court and subsequently had the divorce reversed.

Mark's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Some relevant facts are being left out of your question. If the divorce was final, then you are not still married. If the attorney cannot give...

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Filed in April-what can I expect re spouse's retirement funds if I am still working and he is retired and it is his only income?

Mark's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

You need an attorney. You have been married a long time. The retirement is community property and must be divided. It is pretty much...

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What is the process to arrange for a friendly divorce

Mark's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Look for a collaborative divorce lawyer. There are many who practice this type of divorce.

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How do I get the expenses paid as agreed to in divorce decree? Judge keeps continuing.

Mark's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

You need to bring a contempt action in the divorce court. You can ask for attorney fees once s/he is found in contempt.

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Who gets the marital home? Buyout wise?

Mark's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

By titling the house in both names "donative intent" is presumed. However, you may still argue for something different than a 50-50 division of...

Mark F. Borns's Answers (82)

Can I get back child support for supporting my two children the past 4 years even though we're not divorced?

Had to go Pro Se after retainer was spent in early divorce and could not afford additional costs. Divorce has drug on for months

If i file a divorce in Ohio, Can i finish from the divorce process from outside out of US? Or do i need to appear?

How can I take legal action on my ex-husband for not refinancing a jointly owned property within time frame in divorce decree?

My husband and I divorced. I own the house. I moved out but had papers drawn to allow him to live in house as long as he wished

I was divorced September 27, 2010. My ex challenged the action in court and subsequently had the divorce reversed.

Filed in April-what can I expect re spouse's retirement funds if I am still working and he is retired and it is his only income?

What is the process to arrange for a friendly divorce

How do I get the expenses paid as agreed to in divorce decree? Judge keeps continuing.

Who gets the marital home? Buyout wise?