Bradley v. Bradley

Citations

• 2021 Ohio 2514

Syllabus

Divorce magistrate's decision objections Civ.R. 53 plain error App.R. 12 App.R. 16 pro se litigant abuse of discretion Sup.R. 40 motion for reconsideration income allocation of property marital debt spousal support arrearage parenting time child support attorney fees guardian ad litem fees property division motion to compel motion to show cause motion to quash shared parenting temporary restraining order appointment of a receiver. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in ruling on Husband's objections to the magistrate's decision and adopting the modified magistrate's decision. Several of Husband's assignments of error are procedurally defective based on Husband's failure to comply with App.R. 12 and 16. Husband waived all but plain error with respect to several of his assignments of error by failing to object to the magistrate's decision on the grounds set forth in these assignments of error, and Husband has failed to demonstrate that this is an exceptional case that requires application of the plain error doctrine. The trial court was in the best position to determine the credibility of the parties' testimony and evidence. We find no basis upon which to conclude that the trial court's judgment in this divorce action was unreasonable, arbitrary, or unconscionable.