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Davis & Associates helps families across Ohio with divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and other family law matters. Our team serves clients throughout Ohio.
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Every Ohio office location is staffed by experienced and trusted attorneys who specialize in local representation. Whether you’re thinking of filing for divorce, need to modify a custody agreement, or are seeking an order of protection, we have an office and team of attorneys for you.
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What To Know About Family Law in Ohio
Family law is a branch of law that covers issues like marriage, divorce, child custody, property division, alimony, and more. Each family law case is unique, but every case requires a deep understanding of Ohio state law.
Davis & Associates handles a wide range of family law matters, and below you’ll find a brief overview of a few common case types our experienced team of attorneys handle.
Divorce Requirements in Ohio
You must be a resident of Ohio for a minimum of six months in order to file for divorce in this state. You must also be a resident of the county you’re filing in for a minimum of 90 days. If you were married in a different state you can still file for divorce in Ohio.
The state of Ohio requires you to provide a reason for the divorce, also known as “grounds.” The most common reason is incompatibility. Other common grounds include adultery, extreme cruelty, habitual drunkenness, the willful absence of one spouse for at least one year, among others. There are 11 different grounds for divorce allowed by state laws.
Helpful next step: Learn more about Divorce.
Custody and Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities
In Ohio, the legal term for child custody is the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. This is determined by the best interests of the child. This means that the court prioritizes the well-being of the child over the wants or desires of the parents.
When both parents share physical and legal custody it is called shared parenting. When one custodial parent retains physical custody, visitation for the non-residential parent is called parenting time.
Judges will consider a variety of factors when determining the best interests of the child, such as:
- The child’s relationship with both parents
- The physical and mental health of the child and the parents
- School and community involvement
- Safety of home environments
- Ability of parents to co-parent
Helpful next step: Learn more about Child Custody.
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Child Support
The state of Ohio uses the Income Shares model to determine child support. This model assumes that children should continue to receive the same financial support and stability that they would have if their parents lived together.
This model combines the gross income of both parents and divides it based on each parent’s contribution. Income includes more than just wages, and should also reflect bonuses, tips, commissions, earnings from self-employment, and more.
The final calculation for child support should accurately reflect the financial support that they would have received from both parents living together and other important factors, such as child care expenses, health insurance premiums, and living expenses.
Helpful next step: Learn more about Child Support.
Spousal Support
Spousal support is not automatically awarded in Ohio. Instead, judges consider and order support on a case-by-case basis. There isn’t an exact formula that the court uses to determine when or how much spousal support may be owed.
Instead, the court will look at a variety of factors, such as the length of the marriage, how much each spouse earns, and standard of living during the course of the relationship. Support can be considered rehabilitative, temporary, or even permanent. In some cases, one spouse may receive a lump sum spousal support cases when the divorce is finalized.
Helpful next step: Learn more about Spousal Maintenance.
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How Davis & Associates Helps Ohio Families
Tell us what issue you’re facing and where you’re at in Ohio. Whether you are dealing with divorce, custody, support, property division, or another urgent concern, our first step is understanding you and your situation.
Based on your location and legal needs, we help route you to the office or team best suited to assist you. If you are in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, nearby communities, or elsewhere in Ohio, we can help you find the right starting point.
Once we understand the details of your situation, we’ll help you understand the options that you may have under Ohio family law. This may include negotiation, mediation, filing a case, responding to a court action, requesting temporary orders, or taking steps to protect your children, finances, or safety.
After your options are clear, Davis & Associates helps you take the next step with a focused legal strategy. The goal is to give you direction, reduce uncertainty, and help you make informed decisions about your family’s future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Family Law in Ohio
Ohio provides a path toward several options for divorce. These include mediation, no-fault dissolution of marriage, and adversarial divorce proceedings. Your attorney can help you determine which path forward is best for you and your case.
You can still file for divorce even if your spouse opposes it. However, there may be additional legal roadblocks to navigate. If your spouse does not want a divorce but you’re ready to move on, an attorney can help you evaluate your options.
Yes, as long as you meet the residency requirements for divorce in Ohio you can still file in state.
Debt is divided equitably in Ohio. This means that it will be divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. The court will evaluate each party’s income and ability to pay to ensure that the division of joint debt is as equitable as possible.
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