Ohio § 3105.17
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3105.17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3105.17.
(A) Either party to the marriage may file a complaint for divorce or for legal separation,
and when filed the other may file a counterclaim for divorce or for legal separation. The court of common pleas may grant divorces for the causes set forth in section 3105.01 of the Revised Code . The court of common pleas may grant legal separation on a complaint or counterclaim,
regardless of whether the parties are living separately at the time the complaint
or counterclaim is filed, for the following causes: (1) Either party had a husband or wife living at the time of the marriage from which
legal separation is sought; (2) Willful absence of the adverse party for one year; (3) Adultery; (4) Extreme cruelty; (5) Fraudulent contract; (6) Any gross neglect of duty; (7) Habitual drunkenness; (8) Imprisonment of the adverse party in a state or federal correctional institution
at the time of filing the complaint; (9) On the application of either party, when husband and wife have, without interruption
for one year, lived separate and apart without cohabitation; (10) Incompatibility, unless denied by either party. (B) The filing of a complaint or counterclaim for legal separation or the granting of
a decree of legal separation under this section does not bar either party from filing
a complaint or counterclaim for a divorce or annulment or obtaining a divorce or annulment. (C) A decree of legal separation may be terminated by the court upon a motion signed
by both spouses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3105.17
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3105.17 cover?
Section 3105.17 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3105.17?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3105.17 apply to my situation?
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