Family Law Attorneys in Worthington

Worthington, Ohio Family Law Attorneys

Ohio Family Lawyers Serving Worthington Clients

Our experienced attorneys understand that family law matters often involve deeply personal and emotional issues that can affect every aspect of your life. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and knowledgeable guidance throughout the entire legal process, helping you navigate complex issues such as property division, spousal support, child custody, and visitation rights.

We strive to protect your interests and those of your children while working toward resolutions that promote stability and fairness.

Whether you are facing a contentious divorce, seeking to establish paternity, or need assistance with guardianship or adoption, our team is equipped to handle a wide range of family law disputes. We also recognize the value of alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and collaborative family law processes, which can often resolve conflicts more amicably and efficiently than traditional litigation.

At our firm, we emphasize clear communication and realistic expectations, ensuring that you are informed and empowered to make decisions that affect your future. We offer personalized consultations to discuss your unique situation, explain your legal options, and develop a strategy tailored to your goals.

Our commitment is to provide dedicated advocacy that makes all the difference in achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family in Worthington, Ohio.

Financial Issues in Worthington Family Law Cases

Financial issues often are at the center of many family law disputes, from the division of marital property to family support. 

In a divorce case in Worthington, Ohio, you should know that all assets and debts will need to be classified as separate or marital property, and all marital property will be subject to division in your divorce. Since Ohio is an equitable distribution state, marital property will be divided equitably—but not necessarily equally—between the spouses. Sometimes the court will determine that an equal division of property is in fact equitable, but this practice is uncommon. Rather, the court will consider many factors to determine what kind of distribution of marital assets would be fair to both parties.

When it comes to child support, Ohio uses an income shares model to calculate child support, which means that both parents’ incomes are used to determine the total child support obligation. Our firm can help you to understand your child support obligation based on the specific facts of your case.

Child Custody and Family Law in Worthington

Since Ohio law no longer uses the terms “sole custody” or “joint custody” to describe the relationship that parents have with regard to making decisions about their child’s upbringing or providing care for their child, neither parent will officially be awarded joint custody in a child custody case. Instead, courts go through a process that is known as allocating parental rights and responsibilities, which can include shared parenting and shared portions of a parenting time schedule.

 Accordingly, you cannot technically seek joint custody in Ohio, but you can seek shared parenting (what used to be known as joint custody), and you can seek a significant portion of parenting time in the parenting time schedule. Ohio courts allow parents to work together to develop a parenting time schedule that is in the best interests of the child, but if the parents cannot reach an agreement, then the court will determine what type of parenting time schedule is appropriate based on the “best interests” factors.