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This FAQ covers (1) divorce, dissolution, separation and annulment in general, (2) spousal support, and (3) property division. See other FAQs for information regarding child support, child custody and visitation.
OHIO STATUTES AND RULES
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Chapter 3105: Divorce, Alimony, Annulment, Dissolution of Marriage: See especially:
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R.C. 3105.01: Divorce causes
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R.C. 3105.171: Division of Property, Separate Property
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R.C. 3105.18: Spousal Support
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R.C. 3105.31: Causes for Annulment
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R.C. 3105.63: Separation Agreement Provisions
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Civ.R. 75: Divorce Annulment and Legal Separation Actions: Discusses temporary restraining orders, joining parties who have control of marital property, and temporary spousal support.
FORMS
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Domestic Relations and Juvenile Standardized Forms (Ohio Supreme Court)
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Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Self Help Center - Ohio Legal Help
COURT/GOVERNMENT WEBSITES
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Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court: See especially Forms
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Generic Forms Domestic/Juvenile Court: Franklin County
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION ARTICLES
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Divorce Courts Divide Assets and Liabilities Equitably
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Divorce Mediation
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Marriages are Annulled in Special Cases
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Sharing Responsibilities after Separation
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Spousal Support Determined Case by Case
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Unhappy with the Terms of Your Divorce Decree? You Have Options
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Law Facts: Divorce, Dissolution, Separation