Ohio § 3105.091
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3105.091, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3105.091.
(A) At any time after thirty days from the service of summons or first publication of
notice in an action for divorce, annulment, or legal separation, or at any time after
the filing of a petition for dissolution of marriage, the court of common pleas, upon
its own motion or the motion of one of the parties, may order the parties to undergo
conciliation for the period of time not exceeding ninety days as the court specifies,
and, if children are involved in the proceeding, the court may order the parties to
take part in family counseling during the course of the proceeding or for any reasonable
period of time as directed by the court. An order requiring conciliation shall set forth the conciliation procedure and name
the conciliator. The conciliation procedures may include without limitation referrals to the conciliation
judge as provided in Chapter 3117. of the Revised Code, public or private marriage
counselors, family service agencies, community health services, physicians, certified
nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse practitioners, licensed
psychologists, or members of the clergy. The court, in its order requiring the parties to undergo family counseling, may
name the counselor and shall set forth the required type of counseling, the length
of time for the counseling, and any other specific conditions required by it. The court shall direct and order the manner in which the costs of any conciliation
procedures and of any family counseling are to be paid. (B) No action for divorce, annulment, or legal separation, in which conciliation or family
counseling has been ordered, shall be heard or decided until the conciliation or family
counseling has concluded and been reported to the court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3105.091
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3105.091 cover?
Section 3105.091 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 § 3105.091?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3105.091" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 3105.091 apply to my situation?
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