Family Law

Family Law, also called Domestic Relations law, encompasses many areas.  This legal area can affect almost every person or family and our firm has the required sensitivity and expertise to deal with any family law situation.

Divorce

The majority of our family law practice deals with helping couples through a divorce in both Kentucky and Ohio.  It is important to consult with an attorney early in the process to protect yourself and your family, both emotionally and financially.

We provide a free 30 minute consultation.  Many individuals set up a consultation even if they are only thinking about a divorce but need more information.  Consulting with an attorney does not mean you have to get divorced or that you have decided on divorce, but it allows you to have the essential tools and knowledge to make an informed decision.  All consultations are confidential and private.

Erin specializes in mediation and helping couples dissolve their marriage through a more collaborative process rather than a more adversarial court process.  Many couples have come to our firm after they have both decided that they would like to seek a divorce and need guidance on how to go through the process in the least traumatizing way.

We realize that divorce can bring a variety of emotions and questions that are not purely legal.  We can counsel individuals or couples on financial ramifications, and provide referrals for therapy and counseling for couples, individuals, and children.

Unfortunately, not all dissolutions are amicable and we have the expertise to vigorously protect your assets in court.

Custody

Individuals may deal with custody issues during a divorce, after a divorce, or as part of a relationship that may not have included marriage.  We know how to handle and counsel you on any of these situations.

We know that nothing is as important as your children or grandchildren and treat your case with the utmost seriousness in all custody matters.

Many couples do not realize that a different set of laws apply to custody of children whose parents are not married.  It is in the best interest of your children to legally establish custody and paternity for your children if you are not married to the child's other parent, simply because these things are not automatically established if you are not married.

We also specialize in child support issues, pre- and ante-nuptial agreements, adoption, wills, living wills, and power of attorney.

Please also see our Family Law Resource Center.