The Convenience of Using a Private Judge in Your Ohio Divorce
In Ohio, couples who are in agreement about the issues of their divorce have a very appealing option: working with a private judge for their divorce hearing.
If you are seeking a dissolution of marriage or an uncontested divorce and are interested in learning more about the convenience of a private judge, contact the law office of Richard L. Morris Co. L.P.A. in Gahanna, Ohio. Our law firm assists couples throughout Central Ohio who are seeking amicable divorces, and we offer a free initial phone consultation.
Why a Private Judge?
There are three primary benefits of working with a private judge on your uncontested divorce:
- You avoid the public nature of appearing in Ohio Family Court. While your divorce will still be a matter of public record, you will not need to make a public appearance at the courthouse.
- You avoid the delays inherent in family court. It is not unusual to arrive in court at 9 a.m., only to find yourself waiting hours for your case to be heard. When you work with a private judge, you determine the time you will meet and your hearing occurs at that time. It often takes only minutes for the hearing to be concluded.
- You can choose the location of your hearing. Another highly convenient feature of working with a private judge is your ability to choose the location of your hearing — your office, your attorney's office, or another location.
Who Serves as Private Family Judges?
Typically, private judges are retired Ohio domestic relations judges. They are fully qualified and often have decades of judicial experience.
The Process of Working With a Private Judge
Attorney Richard Morris will file your divorce documents with the court and, at the same time, file a motion to have a private judge appointed. There is an additional fee for the services of the private judge. You and your divorcing spouse must agree upon a location for the hearing.
On the day of the hearing, you and your divorcing spouse will appear before the private judge and a hearing is conducted. The next day, Attorney Morris will file the paperwork with the Ohio Family Court, and your case is concluded. You will receive your divorce decree in the mail at a later date.
Contact Us
To schedule a free telephone consultation with an experienced Ohio divorce lawyer, call the Gahanna, Ohio law office of Richard L. Morris Co. L.P.A. at 614-428-0052 or contact us by e-mail.
