Hurst v. Hurst

Citations

• 2020 Ohio 4006

Syllabus

Husband appeals decision of domestic relations court in divorce proceeding, which ordered division of marital property and debt and ordered Husband to pay a portion of Wife's attorney fees. Court did not err in ordering Husband to pay attorney fees. Husband's financial irresponsibility during pendency of divorce caused delay. Husband filed meritless spousal support motion and supported motion for a restraining order with misleading affidavit. Court did not err in ordering husband to pay interest on marital credit card where equal division of debt was equitable. Both husband and wife were financially irresponsible with respect to credit card. Court did not err in awarding Wife marital home but not granting Husband a credit for monies he paid toward principal. The parties stipulated that whoever received the marital home would not pay equity to other party.