Divorce

Filing for Divorce

Our firm understands that a divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional experiences of your life.. We will guide you through the legal process by advising you of your options and evaluating the best course forward. We will do our best to make this process as stress free as possible, so that you can move on with your life and obtain that much needed closure. Our office is dedicated to ensuring you the best quality in any divorce issue you may have, at an affordable rate that won’t break your bank.

Contact us today for any questions you may have, or to set up a free divorce consult with the attorney. We are here to answer any questions you may have and be of assistance to you during this stressful time.

If you are thinking about a divorce, but are unsure of your options, we have included some facts for you to consider before you contact our office for a consult.

Testimonials

He's so professional in what he does, the team is very great, everyone is so helpful and work hard in assisting the cases. Gabriela has been so patient in answering all the questions I was asking, she never get tired of me. Mr. Smith is very good in what he does and he was eager to make my case win. Their charges honestly is very affordable. I would recommend everyone to use Mr Smith. Once again thanks Mr Smith and the team. You are best in America.

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"I highly recommend this lawyer to everyone. He is a professional good quality lawyer with much respect and patient to handle your case for a successful outcome. He handled my family base green card, and was very successful."

Types of Divorce

Dissolution of marriage- this may be possible if both parties sign the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and a Separation Agreement that settles property and debt division, alimony, and child support/custody of any minor children.
Divorce- One spouse files a lawsuit against the other, asking the court to decide all matters pertaining to the marriage.

Ohio Divorce Requirements:

In the state of Ohio, the party filing the Complaint for Divorce must have lived in the state of Ohio for at least six months and in the county they will be filing for the divorce for at least ninety days.

Grounds for Divorce:

No-fault divorce- in Ohio, to qualify for a no-fault divorce, the parties must state in their claim that “the parties are incompatible,” or “the parties have been living separate and apart without cohabitation for 1 year.” This is the primary ground Ohio uses, as there is no need to prove any wrongdoing from either party.
Fault-based divorce- to qualify for a fault based divorce, one party must prove one of the following:
- Bigamy;
- Willful absence of the other party for 1 year;
- Adultery;
- Extreme cruelty;
- Fraudulent contract;
- Gross neglect of duty;
- Habitual drunkenness;
- Imprisonment in a state or federal prison at the time of filing.

Immigration Concerns?

Do you have questions how a divorce could impact your immigration status? If you are a conditional resident contemplating divorce then it is extremely important that you are informed of the options you will have to remove the conditions on your permanent residence once the divorce is finalized. Importantly, the divorce must be finalized before you can be approved for a waiver of the joint filing requirement based on entering the marriage in good faith. This can be a very time-sensitive matter, so if you find yourself in this position, please do not hesitate to contact our office to schedule a free consultation.

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