Legal Services

Our practice provides the peace of mind in navigating clients through stressful family law-related matters, such as:

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Divorce.  When a party wishes to terminate their marriage, they may file a complaint for divorce. Divorces can be complicated and lengthy. However, many divorces resolve with an agreement.

 

Dissolution. When two parties decide to end their marriage, you may do so by way of a dissolution. A dissolution has the same effect of a divorce in that they both terminate the marriage. However, a dissolution warrants minimal court involvement and is possible when the parties are able to reach an agreement on all matters of their marriage. Even when parties do not get along, a dissolution may still be possible, with the help of an experienced attorney. 

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Spousal Support. In a divorce or dissolution where there is a disparity in income or earning potential, spousal support may be awarded to a party. In Clark County and most surrounding counties, there is no standard calculation that is implemented like in other Ohio courts. However, the courts do apply a set of factors in determining whether support should be awarded, how much and for how long. 

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Custody and Shared Parenting. In cases involving children, it is necessary to allocate custody and parenting time, through an order from the court. In some cases, shared parenting is appropriate. Regardless of whether the outcome is custody or shared parenting, a detailed plan is necessary to address specific issues relating to the child(ren). These issues include parenting schedules, transportation, medical expenses, child support, and more. Each plan should be specific to the needs of each child and their parents/caregivers.

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Children's Services ("CPS"). In Ohio, Children's Services, also referred to as "CPS" can open a case and make a removal of a child. The procedure in these cases are different from other family law matters, and often very frustrating to navigate without an attorney.

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Grandparent Rights. In Ohio, grandparents have rights in some cases, such as rights to custody of their grandchildren or visitation with their grandchildren. These rights are utilized more often in recent years, in Ohio. 

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Child Support. Whether child support needs to be established for the first time, or modified, our law firm can provide accurate child support calculations. The laws regarding child support in Ohio are ever changing, and those laws currently provide several factors that permit an obligor or obligee to modify support. It is also important to know that sometimes it may not be beneficial to modify support even if a party is able to do so. 

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Prenuptial Agreements. Prior to marriage, it is wise to discuss with an attorney whether a prenuptial agreement is appropriate prior to your wedding. A prenuptial agreement could protect you from an expensive, long divorce later.