Ohio Child Visitation Attorney - Addressing the Needs of Children
When a divorce involves children, it is important to put the needs of children first. At the Kelly Law Office in Columbus, we have been dedicated to doing what is right for children and parents throughout Ohio since 1992.
In order to be successful in the area of child custody and visitation, a lawyer must not only be experienced, but also easily adaptable to changes. For instance, old terms like physical custody, legal custody, sole custody and joint custody are slowly fading away, replaced by terms like shared parenting, parenting time and parenting plans.
When you turn to our law firm for assistance, you will work with an attorney who knows the law and is able to explain it to you. We will take the time to tell you about the legal environment and your various options, including how they relate to other issues, such as child support. We will outline the potential outcomes and, most importantly, listen to you to find out what outcome makes the most sense for you and your child.
Shared Parenting and Sole Child Custody
Shared parenting is essentially a form of joint custody, meaning that both parents have custody, just like when they were married. Although custody is shared, it may not be shared equally. A parenting plan will be created to outline how all parenting duties will be shared. What this plan looks like varies dramatically from family to family.
Ohio courts prefer shared parenting agreements. Courts will rarely order sole custody to one parent unless there are extreme circumstances, such as child endangerment. Instead, the focus should be on reaching a parenting plan that meets your needs and the needs of your child.
Reasonable Fees
Our fees are reasonable. In fact, many of our family law, criminal and other services are offered at flat rates, so you will know up front how much your case will cost. If your case is billed on an hourly basis you will be kept apprised of your expenditures with itemized statements on a monthly basis or any other periodic basis at your request.
Free Initial Telephone Consultations
Are you ready to discuss your case with an experienced Columbus child custody lawyer? Call us at 888-678-3075 or send us an e-mail.
