Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Ex taking everything after adultery

Due to lack of money, trying self prepared dissolution, after adultery (my mistake), and spouse is wanting everything from 13 years together. Stated I ruined their life so they want to ruin mine. I am taking items I brought into marriage, but they want everything we accumulated while married to agree to a quick and less costly dissolution. I can not afford a divorce attorney to fight for my share of our items and hate the ideal I did screw up but should I lose everything I've helped pay for or we received as gifts over 13 yrs? We do not owe money for any thing we are disputing. I would gladly pay, if I could afford it, to fight just for the principle of the matter. Majority of these items are just ''material'', but some were gifts from family & friends that I would like to also retain. Any suggestions on how to maybe ''convince'' my soon to be ex to part ways with some of our possesions without a big, costly divorce? I don't want much, just a few items (couch, pictures, dishes, personal gifts from friends & family)to help me start my ''new'' life. Any suggestions, other than contact a $400/hour attorney, would be greatly appreciated. Tried the friendly approach, but ex states if i want quick dissolution, they keep everything. HELP???


Asked on 11/28/06, 9:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: Ex taking everything after adultery

You can't have a dissolution without both parties agreeing on everything. Regardless of your legal position, you should not be stampeded into agreeing to something if you really don't. Separate property remains separate, unless the opposing party can prove that they have become marital. All property division begins at 50/50, with fault assessment being used to move that line in favor of the wronged party. There are cheaper attorneys to be found, like me, who might be able to help with the horse trading. Don't forget that IRA/401k/retirement accounts are also subject to division, and there must be full and complete disclosure for any separation agreement to stand.

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Answered on 11/28/06, 10:25 pm


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