Document related to Spousal Support & Other Marital Rights are grouped below:

Legal Education

  Court Considers Many Factors in Determining Spousal Support - In determining whether spousal support is appropriate and reasonable, and in determining the amount, terms of payment, and duration of spousal support, the court, by law, must consider a number of factors.  

  Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Residents Must Petition To Live in This Country - The spouse of a U.S. citizen or resident does not receive any automatic benefit through the marriage.  

  Law on Divorce and Child Custody - Ohio - A listing of laws related to divorce and child custody in Ohio. 

  Spousal Support (Alimony) Basics - When a married couple gets a divorce, the court may award "alimony" or spousal support to one of the former spouses. Following is a discussion of the basics of alimony and spousal support.  

  Taxes: Alimony Paid and Received - You may deduct the alimony or separate maintenance payments you are required to make to your spouse or former spouse, or to a third party on behalf of that spouse. 

  Termination of Marriage and Legal Separation in Ohio - This brochure from Community Legal Aid Services, Inc., discusses Ohio laws concerning annulment, dissolution of marriage (a type of voluntary, joint divorce), divorce and legal separation. 

  Wage Garnishment - This booklet from the Ohio State Legal Services Association introduces wage garnishment and discusses when it is appropriate to challenge and avoid it. 

  What is a dissolution of marriage?

  What is a legal separation?

  The Federal Wage Garnishment Law (FAQ) - What is a wage garnishment? Am I protected against discharge when wages are garnished? How much of my wages can be garnished? What about child support and alimony/spousal support? 

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

 Adoption & Foster Care
 Child Custody
 Visitation
 Divorce
 Paternity
 Child Support
 Child Care
 Domestic Violence
 Wills and Probate
 Courts and The Law

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