Strong, Caring Family Law Representation
Family law matters tend to have an immediate emotional impact. However, the legal strategies used to resolve these matters need to be designed with the long-term in mind. For example, resolving these matters through a courtroom battle may seem like the right approach at first. However, when the benefits of this approach are weighed against the long-term costs, such as the damage to children and the purely financial expense of litigation, taking an alternate approach starts to make more sense in many cases.
At the Kelly Law Office in Columbus, we work closely with you to determine the best way to handle your family law case. Depending on your situation, your case may be resolved through negotiation. Of course, if the best way is a courtroom battle, you can be confident when you have our experience on your side. We have been handling these matters for people throughout Ohio since 1992.
Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage
In Ohio, a marriage can be ended either by divorce or dissolution. A divorce action involves the filing of a lawsuit when the parties cannot settle issues such as a division of assets and liabilities, spousal support, custody of children, and visitation rights. Conversely, a dissolution is filed when the husband and wife have executed a written agreement settling all issues of the marriage, including custody of the children, visitation rights, and division of the assets and liabilities.
Two of the most common methods of ending a marriage in Ohio are dissolution and uncontested divorce. Many people come to us seeking dissolution, only to find that uncontested divorce is actually a less stressful way to end the marriage. Our experience means that we can help you find the right path.
For both dissolution of marriage and uncontested divorce, we offer convenient private judge services. For a modest fee of $60, your case can be resolved by a private judge in the comfort of our law office. No court appearance is necessary and scheduling is flexible to meet your needs.
Of course, not all divorces can be resolved amicably. We have the experience to resolve even the most complex contested divorce cases, including those involving disputes over custody and property division.
Custody and Support
We handle custody and support matters in relation to divorces, as well as in paternity cases, including:
Other Family Law Matters
Our family law services also include:
- Paternity
- Prenuptial agreements
- Stepparent adoptions
Reasonable Fees
You will find that the attorney fees we offer are reasonable. In fact, many of our family law services are offered at flat rates, so you will know up front how much your case will cost. Dissolution and uncontested divorces without children start at $400 plus filing fees, and dissolution and uncontested divorces with children start at $600 plus filing fees.
Free Initial Telephone Consultations
Are you ready to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer? Call us at 888-678-3075 or send us an e-mail.
