How to File for Divorce in Ohio, 3E Book

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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