Our Dayton Divorce Attorneys Will Defend Your Rights

The end of a marriage is never easy, even if both parties agree to the breakup. In addition to claims of infidelity or mistreatment, there are often disputes over sensitive issues concerning children, property, assets, and debts. Divorce affects nearly every area of your life, from finances to relationships with friends and family members.

At the Comunale Law Office, our team understands the drastic changes and difficulties you may be facing. We know that at a time like this, you need a strong legal advocate working on your behalf, defending your rights while protecting your best interests. Our divorce attorney is here to be that advocate for you.

Who Our Attorney Assists

Every divorce is different, and so is every person facing one. Our firm can guide clients in various circumstances, including:

• Spouses considering divorce who need honest answers about the process before making a decision.
• Spouses ready to file who want a clear explanation of what to expect once the case begins.
• Parents navigating custody and support who need to settle how these issues fit into the bigger picture of divorce.
• Spouses leaving unsafe or high-conflict marriages who need a steady advocate on their side.
• High-income professionals who need to protect complex assets throughout the divorce.

Wherever you are starting this process from, we are ready to protect your rights and help you move forward.

Grounds for Divorce in Ohio

Under Section 3105.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, there are specific grounds under which a partner may sue for divorce from their spouse:

• Bigamy, or having more than one spouse;
• Willful abandonment by one of the parties for a period of one year or more;
• Adultery;
• Extreme cruelty;
• Fraudulent contract, in which deception was used to get you to enter into the marriage;
• Gross neglect of the typical duties of a spouse;
• Habitual drunkenness;
• Spousal imprisonment in a state or federal criminal institution;
• Procurement of a divorce from outside the state;
• On the application of either party, when the couple in question has been separated for a period of one year or more;
• On the grounds of mutual incompatibility.

In order to obtain a judgment for divorce on fault grounds, the spouse who has accused his or her partner of the offending behavior is required to provide some form of proof to substantiate the claim. In cases where the partners have been willingly separated for a year or more, proof of separate residence is required.  

Protecting Your Rights in Ohio Divorce Proceedings

While an attorney is not required to obtain a divorce in Ohio, proving fault grounds, negotiating property and asset distribution, determining child custody and support arrangements, and filing or defending claims for spousal support all benefit from the help of a trusted legal professional. In addition to drafting and filing the legal documents required to obtain a divorce, your attorney can help protect your rights to your fair share of marital property and, when applicable, alimony.

Why Choose Comunale Law Office as Your Advocate?

When your marriage is ending, you need a steady guide who will protect your interests and your family’s future. In divorce and family law cases, our firm provides:

• 30+ years of legal experience
• Aggressive advocacy combined with personal attention
• A strategy built around your family and your needs
• Results-driven representation focused on your future
• A local reputation for excellence trusted by clients throughout the Miami Valley

Get the Trusted Legal Representation You Need

If you or someone you care about is facing the end of a marriage and is contemplating a divorce, contact the Comunale Law Office. Our experienced divorce attorney provides the trusted legal representation you need when dealing with complicated legal proceedings that have the potential to impact your life, both now and in the future. For advice and assistance from a legal professional with a proven track record of getting results, call or contact our office online today to schedule a confidential case consultation.

FAQs About Divorce in Ohio