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December 22, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at December 22, 2012
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International Divorce and Certification of Documents

Recently our firm was required to obtain a certified copy of an Ohio  divorce decree so that it could be used in divorce proceedings in India.  The process of obtaining a certified copy of a divorce decree which can be used in international matters is the process whereby the Ohio Secretary of State issues an Apostilles. The following is a […]
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September 27, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 27, 2012
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New Rights/ Procedures for Military Troops

In June 2011 The Ohio Legislature enacted a bill which modifies for individuals who are ordered to active duty Ohio’s Custody Laws.  Ohio Revised Code 3109.04 (I) effective June 2011 now sets forth procedures for  men and women who are called to active duty and who are involved in an action involving the allocation of parental rights or who have been involved […]
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September 19, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 19, 2012
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International Collection Of Child Support

On the United States Department of State website, it has been reported that the United States of America has joined the International community in the collection of child support and maintenance.  The text of the announcement from the U.S State Department reads as follows: On Wednesday, September 29, 2010, the U.S. Senate approved the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of […]
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September 14, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 14, 2012
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Another Way To Register A Foreign Judgement In An Ohio Domestic Relations Matter

Gary and Eric recently successfully enforced an Arizona divorce decree in Licking County, Ohio to secure the timely return of three children to Arizona in time for the start of school. Litigation involved a two-step process: (1) registration; and (2) enforcement. There are effectively two ways to “register” a custody order from another state. The most common method, utilized by […]
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September 14, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 14, 2012
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Amendments To Civil Rule 4.0

I thought that I would bring to everyone’s attention the July 2012 amendment to Civil Rule 4.1. Civil Rule 4.1 (b) has been added which allows services by commercial carrier (i.e FedEx). I am involved in a case involving both the Hague Convention on the abduction of children and also service of an Ohio divorce on a person in England. […]
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September 14, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 14, 2012
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New Amendments To Civil Rule 4.0 – Affecting Ohio Divorce Cases

Kevin Trotter an attorney in Lancaster sent me a case which may have some impact on how we practice domestic relations ( at least in the 5th district). The case which I am referring to is the case of Jepsen v Hoskisson ( 11-CA-41). In that case the parties had reached an in court agreement and the typed version was […]
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December 22, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at December 22, 2012
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International Divorce and Certification of Documents

Recently our firm was required to obtain a certified copy of an Ohio  divorce decree so that it could be used in divorce proceedings in India.  The process of obtaining a certified copy of a divorce decree which can be used in international matters is the process whereby the Ohio Secretary of State issues an Apostilles. The following is a […]
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September 27, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 27, 2012
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New Rights/ Procedures for Military Troops

In June 2011 The Ohio Legislature enacted a bill which modifies for individuals who are ordered to active duty Ohio’s Custody Laws.  Ohio Revised Code 3109.04 (I) effective June 2011 now sets forth procedures for  men and women who are called to active duty and who are involved in an action involving the allocation of parental rights or who have been involved […]
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September 19, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 19, 2012
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International Collection Of Child Support

On the United States Department of State website, it has been reported that the United States of America has joined the International community in the collection of child support and maintenance.  The text of the announcement from the U.S State Department reads as follows: On Wednesday, September 29, 2010, the U.S. Senate approved the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of […]
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September 14, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 14, 2012
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Another Way To Register A Foreign Judgement In An Ohio Domestic Relations Matter

Gary and Eric recently successfully enforced an Arizona divorce decree in Licking County, Ohio to secure the timely return of three children to Arizona in time for the start of school. Litigation involved a two-step process: (1) registration; and (2) enforcement. There are effectively two ways to “register” a custody order from another state. The most common method, utilized by […]
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September 14, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 14, 2012
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Amendments To Civil Rule 4.0

I thought that I would bring to everyone’s attention the July 2012 amendment to Civil Rule 4.1. Civil Rule 4.1 (b) has been added which allows services by commercial carrier (i.e FedEx). I am involved in a case involving both the Hague Convention on the abduction of children and also service of an Ohio divorce on a person in England. […]
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September 14, 2012
Published by Gary Gottfried at September 14, 2012
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New Amendments To Civil Rule 4.0 – Affecting Ohio Divorce Cases

Kevin Trotter an attorney in Lancaster sent me a case which may have some impact on how we practice domestic relations ( at least in the 5th district). The case which I am referring to is the case of Jepsen v Hoskisson ( 11-CA-41). In that case the parties had reached an in court agreement and the typed version was […]
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