Tylersville Crossing
5750
Gateway Blvd., Suite 102
MASON,
Ohio 45040
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LAWYER: MAURICE O. WHITE, Esq.
 | Mr. White is a graduate of Walnut Hills High School,
the University of Virginia and the University of Cincinnati Law School |
| Mr. White is a Certified
Family Relations Law Specialist. He is one of only 50 Ohio attorneys who met
certification requirements demonstrating a high level of
competence in family relations law. Go
here to read just how
impressive is this qualification. |
| Member:
 | Cincinnati Bar Association, 1978 |
| Ohio Bar Association, 1978 |
| American Bar Association, 1978 |
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| Admitted to Practice in the following Courts:
| Supreme Court of Ohio |
| United States District Court |
| United States Court of Appeals |
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TYPES OF DIVORCE:
| Uncontested Dissolution-may be granted:
| if all issues regarding children, property and spousal
support have been resolved between the parties |
| as quickly as 32 days after filing |
| Uncontested cases may be
considered on a flat fee basis |
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| Contested Divorce- a longer process that may result in:
| depositions, hearings and a trial |
| years of litigation before a final resolution is reached |
| Contested cases are considered on an hourly basis. Retainer
Fees are required |
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ISSUES
OF DIVORCE:
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Allocation of Parental Rights/Child Custody
| Residential Parent and Legal Custodian: The
parent to whom primary parental rights and responsibilities are granted by agreement or
court order |
| Shared Parenting: Both parents have custody
of the child and are responsible for the custody and control of the child. Both parents
are considered residential or custodial parents. Shared responsibility can be agreed upon
or ordered by the court |
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Child Support
| The court may order either or both parents to
support, or half support, their children |
| Support obligations are generally based upon
the combined incomes of both parents |
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Division of
Property
| Ohio is an equitable division state. This
means there is a division of assets acquired during the marriage based upon each partner's
equitable interest, usually 50-50. |
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Alimony/Spousal
Support
| Based upon a number of factors such as length
of marriage and contributions during marriage |
| The court considers the needs of the
requesting party and the ability to pay of the other party
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Visitation
| Based upon the best interests of the children
and takes into consideration their age, development and any special needs
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WHEN CONTEMPLATING DIVORCE:
| Safeguard personal and sentimental
items |
| Examine all insurance policies
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| Assume conversations may be recorded
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| Be prepared to attend mediation
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| Do NOT sign anything without first
consulting an attorney |
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OTHER
SERVICES: - Ask about these other legal services offered by The Law Offices of
Maurice O. White:
| Personal Injury |
| Prenuptial Agreements |
| Wills, Trusts and Estates |
| Name Changes |
| Grandparents' Rights |
| Incorporation and Business Litigation |
| Child Custody |
| Domestic Violence |
| D.U.I. |
| Sexual Harassment |
| Real Estate Transactions |
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WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE LAW?