Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio
Legal Separation
I am attempting a DIY separation.House only has my name on deed and mortgage but was married when I bought.He released Dower. Do I have to 50/50? Also he did not live here for 1 and 1/2 yrs. How do I deduct that portion?
Asked on 11/21/04, 5:54 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc
Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.
Re: Legal Separation
He is only entitled to 1/2 of the increase in value of the house during the time of the marriage, whether he lived there or not. You also cannot be divorced without a judge's final judgment entry.
Answered on 11/21/04, 9:37 pm