Northern Ohio Divorce Lawyers in Akron Answer the Tough Questions
After you make the decision to file for a divorce, you probably have many questions that need to be answered. What do you have to do to file for divorce? How will you meet your expenses during the divorce process? Slater & Zurz LLP has experience handling a variety of divorce cases and our lawyers have the answers you need to put your mind at ease. We understand how difficult a divorce can be for you and your family—you can trust our divorce lawyers in Akron, Canton and Northern Ohio to provide the advice you need so you can move on with your life.
Let our Northern Ohio divorce law firm in Akron answer your questions
We regularly address concerns for our clients, including how Ohio courts handle the following:
Requirements for filing divorce in Akron
Ohio requires you or your spouse to live in the state for at least six months before filing for divorce. If you have been a resident of Ohio for the required period, you can file for divorce even if your spouse does not live in the state.
If your spouse agrees that you are incompatible as a couple, you can use this as grounds for divorce. However, if your spouse refuses to admit incompatibility, you must prove you have one of the following grounds for divorce:
- Bigamy
- Adultery
- Fraud
- Neglect
- Habitual drunkenness
- Extreme cruelty
- Absence or abandonment for at least one year
- Imprisonment in a federal or state institution when you file for divorce
- Voluntary separation where you and your spouse lived separately for at least one year
- Your spouse obtained a divorce outside Ohio releasing him or her—but not you—of marital obligations
Choosing between Akron divorce or dissolution
After you file your request for a divorce, your spouse is given time to review the information and respond—usually within 30 days. If there are no disagreements, you can request dissolution proceedings and avoid a trial. However, you and your spouse must agree on these issues:
- Asset and debt division
- Child custody
- Child support
- Spousal support
Dissolution may be the right way for you and your spouse to finalize your divorce. The divorce law firm of Slater & Zurz LLP, invites you to learn about dissolution in regard to Akron divorce law.
Conciliation
At any time during the divorce process, you or your spouse can request the opportunity to work out your disagreements without a trial. The court can also require a couple to undergo conciliation for a maximum of 90 days—after which the case goes to trial. In Akron, popular conciliation methods include alternative dispute resolution, collaborative law, and divorce mediation. Our family law lawyers in Akron, Canton and Northern Ohio can help you decide which is best for you.
If you and your spouse have children, the court can order you to attend family counseling. Our lawyers help you put your child first. Many times, court-ordered counseling helps us protect the best interests of your children—minimizing their distress.
Temporary support during a divorce or separation proceeding
After you file for a divorce or legal separation, you or your spouse can ask the court to make temporary decisions on disputed marital issues. Court orders are in effect only until the final judgment or agreement, and you can request decisions on the following:
- Custody
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Paying marital debts
Get a case evaluation from an experienced Akron divorce attorney
At the law firm of Slater & Zurz LLP, we are committed to providing you with personalized attention and we remain available to answer your questions throughout your case. Discuss your concerns by calling 888-479-7515 for your free case evaluation, or contact us online for divorce advice in Northern Ohio.
