You may be one of many Americans living in Ohio contemplating filing a complaint for divorce or dissolution. Maybe you and your spouse have come to a mutual agreement to end your marriage or perhaps you have just had enough. In order to file a complaint for divorce in Ohio, you must have been a resident in Ohio for at least 6 months and have lived in the county you wish to file in for 90 days. Most cases are resolved within 18 months or less. There are many steps that need to be taken in a divorce proceeding. Some of the steps include filling out affidavits and setting up temporary orders. Affidavits are sworn statements. They are used to gather information that is used in the divorce proceeding. Temporary orders address temporary support obligations while the divorce is taking place such as custody, child support, visitation or parenting time, spousal support, and monthly obligations such as paying bills & expenses. Temporary orders are not final, but can be used for making a final decision. In the end, the parties either negotiate a settlement or the case goes to trial and the court will decide.

The first step in filing a complaint for divorce is to find out what court to file in. Each court has local rules that everyone must abide by. It is very important to know the local rules when filing a complaint for a divorce in Ohio. An experienced Ohio divorce attorney will know the local rules and can be very helpful ensuring that documents get filed correctly. The friendly law office of Ralph A. Kerns & Associates has helped couples through a wide range of family law issues for over 27 years. We are qualified to practice in any county in Ohio and familiar with each county's local rules. With friendly service and aggressive representation, we ensure our client's rights are protected. Call today for a free consultation.