What happens to the house in an Ohio divorce?

Yes, a court can order you to sell a house during a divorce in Ohio. A court may order real or personal property sold. The court applies the proceeds as it decides. Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 sets this power. We make cash offers on houses in a divorce.

Yes, a court may give one spouse the right to use the marital home. The order can cover any reasonable period of time. Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 gives this power.

Yes, marital property is divided equally in an Ohio divorce unless that is unfair. Marital property includes real property that either spouse acquired during the marriage. The court divides marital property as it finds fair when equal division would be unfair. Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 sets these rules.

Yes, the court weighs the costs of sale if an asset must be sold. Costs of sale are one factor in a fair split of the property. Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 lists this factor. State law puts the county transfer tax on the seller named in the deed. The page on selling without a realtor explains the Franklin County conveyance fee.

A dissolution in Ohio is a joint petition with a separation agreement attached. Both spouses sign the petition. The separation agreement must divide all property. Ohio Revised Code 3105.63 sets these rules.

When is the dissolution hearing in Ohio?

The dissolution hearing is 30 to 90 days after the petition is filed. Both spouses must appear. Ohio Revised Code 3105.64 sets this timing.

Yes, a transfer between spouses under a divorce decree is exempt from the form. A transfer under a court order is exempt as well. Ohio Revised Code 5302.30 lists these exemptions.