Trusted Guidance For Getting Divorced In Cincinnati

Even an amicable divorce is a difficult transition. A contested divorce can come with even greater stress. With over three decades of experience practicing family law in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, divorce attorney John Heilbrun can answer your questions and counsel you through the divorce process. If your marriage is ending, legal support is available at The Law Office of John Heilbrun.

Divorce In The State Of Ohio

In the State of Ohio, there are generally two ways to legally end a marriage, dissolution or divorce. At the end of either of these processes, your marriage will be legally terminated and all of the issues related to ending your marriage will be resolved. However, there are significant differences between pursuing a divorce or a dissolution. A spouse will pursue a divorce if the parties cannot agree on the substantive issues. The substantive issues in a divorce include:

• The division of property, assets and debts
• Child custody, parenting time and support
• Spousal support or alimony

In a divorce, the judge can issue a ruling on child custody, how the couple’s property and assets should be divided or, who has to pay support and how much. In other words, if the parties cannot agree, the judge will decide for you. Typically, a divorce is significantly more contentious than a dissolution.

To proceed with a divorce case, one spouse initiates the process by filing a complaint with the Domestic Relations Court. No matter which process you are navigating to end your marriage, you probably have a lot of questions about the process. Divorce lawyer John Heilbrun has the experience to answer your questions every step of the way.

Using Mediation In A Divorce Case

While divorce proceedings are generally more contentious than dissolution, the court will still encourage the parties to work together to try to reach an agreement on all of their issues. Mediation in a divorce case can still be an efficient and effective means of reaching an agreement between the parties. Mediation can still be beneficial in a divorce because:

• Spouses negotiate solutions that are customized for their specific situation
• Spouses keep control of the outcome of their divorce instead of letting a judge decide
• Each party is more likely to follow through with an agreement if they’ve had a say in determining the outcome

As a matter of efficiency, the court will encourage the parties to work together to agree on as many aspects of their divorce as possible. If they cannot agree, the parties will proceed to a trial and each side will have an opportunity to present evidence to support their position. Following the trial, the judge or magistrate will issue a ruling applying the applicable Ohio laws to the evidence presented.

Consult An Ohio Divorce Lawyer

For professional advice tailored to your specific situation, contact divorce attorney John Heilbrun at The Law Office of John Heilbrun to schedule an initial consultation. You can reach him by calling 513-548-5606 or through the firm’s online contact form.