Are There Advantages in Ohio to Filing First for a Divorce?

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Why should I file first in a Divorce Complaint? Here are the key advantages of filing first for divorce in Ohio.

PUBLISHER’S UPDATE: Here is one of my favorites posts from back on December 16th, 2019! The advice rings as true now as it did then…. We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Several Strategic Reasons Why Filing of the Divorce Complaint First in Ohio Makes Prudent Sense

Advantages of Filing First for Divorce in OhioUnfortunately, you have concluded that your marriage needs to come to an end. Now it is time to put on your “business hat” and plan how to accomplish that result. When feasible, a dissolution proceeding is the best vehicle to accomplish the termination of an Ohio marriage. However that approach takes a full agreement in advance of filing by both parties on ALL issues and obviously cooperation. Let’s discuss how to proceed if that isn’t in the cards.

Advantages of Filing First for Divorce in Ohio: Divorce Complaint Filings:

There are some reasons to consider being the first to file the complaint for divorce in Ohio.

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Blast From The Past: Are There Advantages to Filing First for a Divorce in Ohio?

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Why should I file first in a Divorce Complaint? Here are the reasons.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This blog on filing a divorce complaint is as meaningful today as it was when we originally posted it on December 16, 2019. The importance of meeting with an experienced divorce lawyer in your area to evaluate when and where to file cannot be overstated! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Several Strategic Reasons Why Filing Of The Divorce Complaint FIRST, Makes Prudent Sense

filing of the divorce complaint retraining ordersUnfortunately, you have concluded that your marriage needs to come to an end. Now it is time to put on your “business hat” and plan how to accomplish that result. When feasible, a dissolution proceeding is the best vehicle to accomplish the termination of an Ohio marriage. However that approach takes a full agreement in advance of filing by both parties on ALL issues and obviously cooperation. Let’s discuss how to proceed if that isn’t in the cards.

DIVORCE COMPLAINT FILINGS IN OHIO:

There are some reasons to consider being the first to file the complaint for divorce in Ohio.… Read More... “Blast From The Past: Are There Advantages to Filing First for a Divorce in Ohio?”

Are There Advantages to Filing First for a Divorce in Ohio?

filing of the divorce complaint retraining orders

Why should I file first in a Divorce Complaint? Here are the reasons.

Several Strategic Reasons Why Filing Of The Divorce Complaint FIRST, Makes Prudent Sense

filing of the divorce complaint retraining ordersUnfortunately, you have concluded that your marriage needs to come to an end. Now it is time to put on your “business hat” and plan how to accomplish that result. When feasible, a dissolution proceeding is the best vehicle to accomplish the termination of an Ohio marriage. However that approach takes a full agreement in advance of filing by both parties on ALL issues and obviously cooperation. Let’s discuss how to proceed if that isn’t in the cards.

DIVORCE COMPLAINT FILINGS IN OHIO:

There are some reasons to consider being the first to file the complaint for divorce in Ohio.

To file for divorce in Ohio, you or your spouse has to have been a resident of the state of Ohio for no less than six months and of the county of filing for 90 days. If you submit your petition first, you can file either in the county where you live or the county where your spouse lives. While Ohio law of course applies to all divorce courts in the State, courts vary … Read More... “Are There Advantages to Filing First for a Divorce in Ohio?”