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Divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining experience. Having knowledge of the divorce process can help alleviate some of the stress. Whether you hire an attorney or file the papers on your own, protect yourself with the necessary information about your legal rights.

How to File for Divorce in Ohio details both divorce and dissolution in the state, as well as the procedures to complete each. While divorce laws have become more complex over the past years, this book explains everything you need to know in simplified, straightforward language. Complete with step-by-step instructions for the forms you need, this book makes filing for divorce hassle-free and less expensive.

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books -

Introduction -

Chapter 1: Marriage “Ins and Outs” -
-Marriage
-Divorce and Dissolution
-Annulment
-Legal Separation
-Do You Really Want a Divorce?

Chapter 2: The Legal System -
-Theory vs. Reality
-Divorce Law and Procedure
-Legal Research

Chapter 3: Lawyers and Alternative Resolutions -
-Do You Want a Lawyer?
-Selecting and Working with a Lawyer
-Alternative Resolutions

Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Situation -
-Residency
-Your Spouse
-Financial Information
-Property and Debts
-Child Custody and Parenting Time (Visitation)
-Child Support
-Spousal Support (Alimony)

Chapter 5: The Forms -
-The Basics
-Additional Forms
-Filing with the Court Clerk
-The Hearing Date

Chapter 6: Dissolution of Marriage Procedure -
-Conversion to Divorce Case
-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
-Separation Agreement
-Shared Parenting Arrangement
-Financial Disclosure Affidavit
-Waiver of Legal Representation
-Waiver of Service of Summons
-Child Custody Affidavit
-Child Support Worksheet
-Health Insurance Disclosure Affidavit
-Decree of Dissolution of Marriage
-Health Care Order
-Health Care Verification
-Withholding and Deduction Notices
-Child Support Enforcement Agencies and Office of Child Support

Chapter 7: Divorce Procedure -
-Complaint for Divorce
-Service of Summons
-Interrogatories
-Financial Disclosure Affidavit
-Child Custody Affidavit
-Child Support Worksheet
-Uncontested Divorce
-Decree of Divorce

Chapter 8: The Court Hearing -
-Preparation
-Your Day In Court—Dissolution
-Your Day In Court—Divorce
-Contested Cases

Chapter 9: Special Circumstances -
-When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
-Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
-When You Cannot Find Your Spouse
-Taxes
-Pension Plans
-If Your Spouse Also Filed for Divorce

Glossary -
Appendix A: Selected Provisions of the Ohio Revised Code -
Appendix B: Parenting Time Schedules -
Appendix C: Example Forms -
Appendix D: Blank Forms -
Index -

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