An award of spousal support will typically terminate on a specified date in the future, orupon the death of either party, the remarriage of the spouse receiving spousal support,or the cohabitation of the party receiving spousal support. While a date … Continue reading →
Ohio Revised Code §3119.88 sets forth the circumstances under which a child supportobligation should terminate. These circumstances are as follows: *The obligation for child support can continue once the child has reached the age of 18 solong as the child … Continue reading →
Child support is determined on a case-by-case basis using a calculation provided in theOhio Revised Code §3119.022 and §3119.023. In my experience as a domestic relationsattorney in the Cleveland/Akron area, the information needed to complete most childsupport calculations is the … Continue reading →
Unlike child support, there is no specific calculation for spousal support. Ohio Revised Code §3105.18sets forth fourteen (14) factors to be considered by the Court in determining whether spousal supportis appropriate and reasonable and in determining the amount and length … Continue reading →
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §3105.18, spousal support (or what was formerly called alimony) isa payment made directly to either a spouse or to a third party for the benefit of a spouse (ie. directpayment of a mortgage). Ohio courts … Continue reading →
During the pendency of litigation, the Court may issue numerous orders with which bothyou and your spouse must comply. In addition, after a case has been resolved, eitherby agreement or after a trial, the Court will issue a final Entry. … Continue reading →
The Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) is an administrative agency which isoffered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). The Child SupportEnforcement Agency collects and distributes child support payments in the State of Ohio. The CSEA also … Continue reading →
A Guardian ad Litem is an attorney, psychologist or social worker who has been appointedby the Domestic Relations or Juvenile Court to represent a child in a legal proceeding and/or to advise the Court as to what they believe is … Continue reading →
A Judge is an attorney who is elected by the people of a county. A Magistrate is an attorney who has been appointed by the court. Judges have the discretion to refer cases to their Magistrates in order to allow … Continue reading →
A Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) is a court order that prohibits one or both of the parties from doing certain things during the pendency of a case. A TRO is usually issued at the beginning of a case and stays … Continue reading →