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Wife motion in Ohio

23 Ohio opinions name it 1 courts 1923–2026 6 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Blakemore v. Blakemoregreen
ohio · 1983 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026An abuse of discretion “connotes more than an error of judgment; it implies that the court’s attitude is unreasonable, arbitrary or unconscionable.” Blakemore v. Blakemore, 5 Ohio St.3d 217, 219 (1983).

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Anderson v. Maggiogreen
ohioctapp · 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See also Anderson v. Maggio, 2025-Ohio-66, ¶ 12 (9th Dist.), quoting Xue Juan Chen v. Holder, 737 F.3d 1084, 1085 (7th Cir. 2013) (“[W]e cannot write a party’s brief, pronounce ourselves convinced by it, and so rule in the party’s favor.”). 5 {¶9} Wife’s brief contains no argument whatsoever with respect to her second and third assignments of error.

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A.E. v. J.E.green
ohioctapp · 2024 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025As a result, “debts incurred during the marriage are presumed to be marital unless proven otherwise.” Kaplan at ¶ 15 , citing Turner v. Davis-Turner, 2018-Ohio-2194 , ¶ 12 (8th Dist.) “Therefore, the party seeking to have the debt classified as a separate debt bears the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the debt was the separate obligation of the other spouse or was not for a valid marital purpose.” A.E. v. J.E., 2024-Ohio-1785, ¶ 77 (8th Dist.), citing Rossi v. Rossi, 2014-Ohio-1832, ¶ 62 (8th Dist.) There is nothing in the record to support Wife’s claim that the tri

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Rossi v. Rossigreen
ohioctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025As a result, “debts incurred during the marriage are presumed to be marital unless proven otherwise.” Kaplan at ¶ 15 , citing Turner v. Davis-Turner, 2018-Ohio-2194 , ¶ 12 (8th Dist.) “Therefore, the party seeking to have the debt classified as a separate debt bears the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the debt was the separate obligation of the other spouse or was not for a valid marital purpose.” A.E. v. J.E., 2024-Ohio-1785, ¶ 77 (8th Dist.), citing Rossi v. Rossi, 2014-Ohio-1832, ¶ 62 (8th Dist.) There is nothing in the record to support Wife’s claim that the tri

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Xue Chen v. Eric Holder, Jr.green
ca7 · 2013 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See also Anderson v. Maggio, 2025-Ohio-66, ¶ 12 (9th Dist.), quoting Xue Juan Chen v. Holder, 737 F.3d 1084, 1085 (7th Cir. 2013) (“[W]e cannot write a party’s brief, pronounce ourselves convinced by it, and so rule in the party’s favor.”). 5 {¶9} Wife’s brief contains no argument whatsoever with respect to her second and third assignments of error.

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Lawson v. Taylorgreen
ohioctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Lawson v. Taylor, 105 Ohio App.3d 191, 194 (12th Dist.1995) ("[i]n reviewing a trial court's award of attorney fees, an appellate court will not substitute its judgment for that of the trial court unless the trial -9- Butler CA2023-07-079 court's decision amounts to an abuse of discretion").

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Willis v. Willisgreen
ohioctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See also Willis v. Willis, 19 Ohio App.3d 45, 48 , 482 N.E.2d 1274 (11th Dist.1984).

2022See also Willis v. Willis, 19 Ohio App.3d 45, 48 , 482 N.E.2d 1274 (11th Dist.1984).

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Derrit v. Derritgreen
ohioctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022At oral argument in the instant case, wife emphasized that documentation regarding the valuation of the pension was not necessary because the pension is a “defined benefits plan.” Wife’s claim is not supported by the case law authority. “[A]n assigned value for pension funds is necessary for adequate appellate review” and “[a] court’s decision to simply divide the marital portion of a pension equally between the two parties, without designating a specific dollar value to the marital portion of the pension, represents an abuse of discretion.” Derrit v. Derrit, 163 Ohio App.3d 52 , 2005-Ohio-477

2022At oral argument in the instant case, wife emphasized that documentation regarding the valuation of the pension was not necessary because the pension is a “defined benefits plan.” Wife’s claim is not supported by the case law authority. “[A]n assigned value for pension funds is necessary for adequate appellate review” and “[a] court’s decision to simply divide the marital portion of a pension equally between the two parties, without designating a specific dollar value to the marital portion of the pension, represents an abuse of discretion.” Derrit v. Derrit, 163 Ohio App.3d 52 , 2005-Ohio-477

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Harrold v. Colliergreen
ohio · 2005 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Harrold v. Collier, 107 Ohio St.3d 44 , 2005-Ohio-5334 , ¶ 39; see also Cottrell v. Cottrell, 12th Dist.

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In Re G.N.green
ohioctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013“The effect of a reversal and an order of remand is to reinstate the case to the docket of the trial court in precisely the same condition that obtained before the error occurred.” In re G.N., 176 Ohio App.3d 236 , 2008-Ohio-1796, ¶ 11 (12th Dist.), quoting Wilson v. Kreusch, 111 Ohio App.3d 47, 51 (2d Dist.1996). {¶13} Therefore, on remand, the case was reinstated at the point at which both parties had rested after presenting their evidence on Wife’s motion to modify parenting time.

2013“The effect of a reversal and an order of remand is to reinstate the case to the docket of the trial court in precisely the same condition that obtained before the error occurred.” In re G.N., 176 Ohio App.3d 236 , 2008-Ohio-1796, ¶ 11 (12th Dist.), quoting Wilson v. Kreusch, 111 Ohio App.3d 47, 51 (2d Dist.1996). {¶13} Therefore, on remand, the case was reinstated at the point at which both parties had rested after presenting their evidence on Wife’s motion to modify parenting time.

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Wilson v. Kreuschgreen
ohioctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013“The effect of a reversal and an order of remand is to reinstate the case to the docket of the trial court in precisely the same condition that obtained before the error occurred.” In re G.N., 176 Ohio App.3d 236 , 2008-Ohio-1796, ¶ 11 (12th Dist.), quoting Wilson v. Kreusch, 111 Ohio App.3d 47, 51 (2d Dist.1996). {¶13} Therefore, on remand, the case was reinstated at the point at which both parties had rested after presenting their evidence on Wife’s motion to modify parenting time.

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Linam v. Linam, Unpublished Decision (12-17-2003)green
ohioctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Eyre v. Eyre green
ohioctapp · 2021
2 sentences

2021On May 18, 2020, the trial court adopted the 1Husband did not object to, or appeal from, the findings of fact and conclusions of law relative to Wife’s motion for contempt. [Cite as Eyre v. Eyre, 2021-Ohio-1308 .] magistrate’s findings of fact and conclusions of law.

2021In the instant case, the continuing jurisdiction of the court was already invoked by Wife’s motion in contempt and service of same upon Husband. {¶36} Husband further argues the trial court should have dismissed Wife’s contempt motion for failure to serve Husband’s counsel because his motions were [Cite as Eyre v. Eyre, 2021-Ohio-1308 .] dismissed for failure to serve Wife’s counsel.

12021–2021
In re Nauth neutral
ohioctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2018The probate court ultimately denied Wife’s motion to terminate the guardianship because the Ward “‘[was] not competent’ and ‘require[d] a guardian.’” Id.

12018–2018
Davila v. Oriana House, Inc. green
ohio · 2005
1 sentence

2017Importantly, “‘[a]n appearance of bias can be just as damaging to public confidence as actual bias.’” In re Disqualification of Burge, 10 138 Ohio St.3d 1271 , 2014-Ohio-1458, ¶ 9 , quoting In re Disqualification of Murphy, 110 Ohio St.3d 1206 , 2005-Ohio-7148 , ¶ 6.

12017–2017
Cox v. Cox green
ohioctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2017Warren No. CA2016-05-040, 2017-Ohio-1010, ¶ 10 . {¶ 15} Following a thorough review of the record, we find the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying Wife's motion for modification.

12017–2017
In re Disqualification of Burge green
ohio · 2014
2 sentences

2017Importantly, “‘[a]n appearance of bias can be just as damaging to public confidence as actual bias.’” In re Disqualification of Burge, 10 138 Ohio St.3d 1271 , 2014-Ohio-1458, ¶ 9 , quoting In re Disqualification of Murphy, 110 Ohio St.3d 1206 , 2005-Ohio-7148 , ¶ 6.

2017Importantly, “‘[a]n appearance of bias can be just as damaging to public confidence as actual bias.’” In re Disqualification of Burge, 10 138 Ohio St.3d 1271 , 2014-Ohio-1458, ¶ 9 , quoting In re Disqualification of Murphy, 110 Ohio St.3d 1206 , 2005-Ohio-7148 , ¶ 6.

12017–2017
Wilson v. Wilson, Unpublished Decision (8-17-2006) green
ohioctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2016Cuyahoga No. 86817, 2006-Ohio-4261, ¶ 21 . {¶10} Here, although Wife’s motion for relief from judgment indicates that “the social security benefit off-set was inadvertently omitted from the [SPSA],” and “[t]he omission * * * was a mutual mistake by both counsel,” Wife did not specifically identify the subsection of Civ.R. 60(B) from which she sought relief.

12016–2016
King v. King green
ohioctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2016Medina No. 12CA0060-M, 2013-Ohio-3070, ¶ 9 . {¶68} Under these circumstances, we cannot conclude that the trial court abused its discretion in denying Wife’s motion to remove the GAL.

12016–2016
Szymczak v. Tanner neutral
ohioctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2013Szymczak, 2012-Ohio-540, at ¶ 25 .

2013Medina No. 10CA0101-M, 2012-Ohio-540 , was a change in the law. {¶17} In light of the lengthy period of time that Wife’s motion was pending and the fact that both parties had a full and fair opportunity to present evidence and to be heard on the matter, we cannot conclude that the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to hear additional evidence before entering an order consistent with this Court’s remand.

12013–2013
Kostelnik v. Helper green
ohio · 2002
1 sentence

2012No. 06 CA 837, 2008-Ohio-3326, ¶ 51 . {¶5} In Wife’s motion to set aside the settlement agreement, Wife asserted that she “was under the influence of a drug that affected her regular medications * * * [and] [a]s a direct and proximate result, [Wife] was not able to fully comprehend the import of this settlement suggested on the record.” In addition, Wife submitted an affidavit stating that the drug caused her to not “comprehend what [she] agreed to until later.” We note that the “[e]ssential elements of a contract include an offer, acceptance, contractual capacity, consideration (the bargained

12012–2012
Blodgett v. Blodgett green
ohio · 1990
2 sentences

2012(Emphasis and citation omitted.) Blodgett v. Blodgett, 49 Ohio St.3d 243, 246 , 551 N.E.2d 1249 (1990). {¶12} Upon review we find that Wife did not present sufficient operative facts to allege the defense of duress or to demonstrate fraud, misrepresentation, or misconduct under Civ.R. 60(B).

2012(Emphasis and citation omitted.) Blodgett v. Blodgett, 49 Ohio St.3d 243, 246 , 551 N.E.2d 1249 (1990). {¶12} Upon review we find that Wife did not present sufficient operative facts to allege the defense of duress or to demonstrate fraud, misrepresentation, or misconduct under Civ.R. 60(B).

12012–2012
Kostelnik v. Helper green
ohio · 2002
1 sentence

2012No. 06 CA 837, 2008-Ohio-3326, ¶ 51 . {¶5} In Wife’s motion to set aside the settlement agreement, Wife asserted that she “was under the influence of a drug that affected her regular medications * * * [and] [a]s a direct and proximate result, [Wife] was not able to fully comprehend the import of this settlement suggested on the record.” In addition, Wife submitted an affidavit stating that the drug caused her to not “comprehend what [she] agreed to until later.” We note that the “[e]ssential elements of a contract include an offer, acceptance, contractual capacity, consideration (the bargained

12012–2012
Settonni v. Settonni green
ohioctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2012No. 97784, 2012-Ohio-3084, ¶ 25 . {¶11} In Wife’s motion for relief from judgment, as well as her accompanying affidavit, she states the following regarding Husband’s alleged overreaching: Wife signed the separation under duress because Husband threatened that she “would fair much worse if the case went to trial * * *, the pressure of the trial taking place during the holiday period, and the anticipation of the children having to deal with their parents’ contentious matters during the holiday.” An allegation of duress includes (1) that one side involuntarily accepted the terms of another; (2)

12012–2012
Maury v. Maury, 06 Ca 837 (6-24-2008) green
ohioctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2012No. 06 CA 837, 2008-Ohio-3326, ¶ 51 . {¶5} In Wife’s motion to set aside the settlement agreement, Wife asserted that she “was under the influence of a drug that affected her regular medications * * * [and] [a]s a direct and proximate result, [Wife] was not able to fully comprehend the import of this settlement suggested on the record.” In addition, Wife submitted an affidavit stating that the drug caused her to not “comprehend what [she] agreed to until later.” We note that the “[e]ssential elements of a contract include an offer, acceptance, contractual capacity, consideration (the bargained

12012–2012
Gordon v. Gordon green
ohioctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2011The magistrate issued a written opinion recommending that the court grant Wife’s motion for relief from judgment and adopt Wife’s proposed QDRO. {¶ 4} The magistrate identified the issue before it as follows: “When minimalist language is used in a separation agreement regarding the division of marital pension by coverture fraction, exactly what terms can a court subsequently adopt in a QDRO to clarify the intent of the parties as evidenced in the separation agreement, without crossing over legal boundaries where the post-decree QDRO becomes a void modification of the divorce decree’s division

12011–2011
Mandelbaum v. Mandelbaum green
ohio · 2009
2 sentences

2011Thus, I would conclude that Mandelbaum v. Mandelbaum, 121 Ohio St.3d 433 , 2009-Ohio-1222 , is not applicable to the instant matter.

2011Thus, I would conclude that Mandelbaum v. Mandelbaum, 121 Ohio St.3d 433 , 2009-Ohio-1222 , is not applicable to the instant matter.

12011–2011
Grava v. Parkman Township green
ohio · 1995
1 sentence

2008No. 22993, 2006-Ohio-2559 , at ¶ 22 , quoting Grava v. Parkman Twp. (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 379 , syllabus. {¶ 17} Husband argues that the trial court erred in not determining that res judicata applied to preclude Wife's motion to clarify.

12008–2008
Perrine v. Patterson, Unpublished Decision (5-24-2006) neutral
ohioctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2008No. 22993, 2006-Ohio-2559 , at ¶ 22 , quoting Grava v. Parkman Twp. (1995), 73 Ohio St.3d 379 , syllabus. {¶ 17} Husband argues that the trial court erred in not determining that res judicata applied to preclude Wife's motion to clarify.

12008–2008
Cherry v. Cherry green
ohio · 1981
1 sentence

2006Cherry v. Cherry (1981), 66 Ohio St.2d 348 .

12006–2006
Pitts v. Ohio Department of Transportation green
ohio · 1981
12006–2006
Helman v. Epl Prolong, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2006Helman v. EPL Prolong, Inc. (2000), 139 Ohio App.3d 231 , 240 , citing Pitts v. Ohio Dept. of Transp. (1981), 67 Ohio St.2d 378 , 380 .

12006–2006
Harkai v. Scherba Industries, Inc. green
ohioctapp · 2000
12006–2006
Rand v. Rand green
ohio · 1985
12006–2006
Pons v. Ohio State Medical Board green
ohio · 1993
12006–2006
Mottice v. Mottice green
ohioctapp · 1997
12004–2004
Collins v. . Collins green
· 1877
11923–1923

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 3105.18 (5) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 3105.171 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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