Howard Co., L.P.A., our adept and experienced legal team focuses on personalized and flexible solutions to complex family challenges. Whether you are navigating the financial details of a divorce, need to establish custody of minor children, or have questions about the tax implications of property division, spousal support or retirement income, our attorneys will provide a nuanced legal strategy to protect your interests over time.
There are significant benefits to engaging in a collaborative process when terminating your marriage. In addition to helping maintain privacy, the collaborative process allows you to maintain more control and flexibility as you negotiate the terms of your settlement. The collaborative process can also enhance communication between you and your spouse, and, therefore, avoid costly litigation.
Our firm prioritizes use of the collaborative process if it is appropriate for you and your spouse, but will also pursue litigation or another alternate dispute resolution option when necessary to achieve your best possible outcome.
There are significant benefits to engaging in a collaborative process when terminating your marriage. In addition to helping maintain privacy, the collaborative process allows you to maintain more control and flexibility as you negotiate the terms of your settlement. The collaborative process can also enhance communication between you and your spouse, and, therefore, avoid costly litigation.
Our firm prioritizes use of the collaborative process if it is appropriate for you and your spouse, but will also pursue litigation or another alternate dispute resolution option when necessary to achieve your best possible outcome.
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We realize family law and estate planning decisions are stressful and emotional for many families.
For that reason, our team of lawyers provides personalized advice to meet the unique needs of each client.
We take great pride in providing efficient, effective and creative legal representation.
While one attorney takes the lead in each case, we use each attorney's experience as a resource.
Our clients receive the benefit of the firm's collective experience and legal analysis.
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For that reason, our team of lawyers provides personalized advice to meet the unique needs of each client.
We take great pride in providing efficient, effective and creative legal representation.
While one attorney takes the lead in each case, we use each attorney's experience as a resource.
Our clients receive the benefit of the firm's collective experience and legal analysis.
At the law firm of Barbara J.
Licensed to practice in Ohio and Kentucky, Melissa represents clients throughout both states who are dealing with legal matters related to divorce, child custody and support, property division, alimony and other related issues.
A highly rated attorney, Melissa works closely with all clients she serves, treating them with compassion and respect while advocating on behalf of their rights and best interests.
Melissa was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017-2021.
In 2011, Melissa graduated with highest distinction from Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in French.
A highly rated attorney, Melissa works closely with all clients she serves, treating them with compassion and respect while advocating on behalf of their rights and best interests.
Melissa was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017-2021.
In 2011, Melissa graduated with highest distinction from Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in French.
The two most common ways to end a marriage are through dissolution and divorce.
Though both end with the termination of a marriage, these two processes are quite different in how they get you there.
In a dissolution of marriage, spouses reach complete agreements outside of the court process.
Once the agreements are drafted and signed by you and your spouse, they are filed with your local court and a short final hearing is scheduled.
At this final hearing, you and your spouse will acknowledge, under oath, that you signed the documents and that you are asking the court to adopt the agreements and end your marriage.
Though both end with the termination of a marriage, these two processes are quite different in how they get you there.
In a dissolution of marriage, spouses reach complete agreements outside of the court process.
Once the agreements are drafted and signed by you and your spouse, they are filed with your local court and a short final hearing is scheduled.
At this final hearing, you and your spouse will acknowledge, under oath, that you signed the documents and that you are asking the court to adopt the agreements and end your marriage.
With over 40 years of recognized excellence practicing law, Barbara J.
Howard Co., L.P.A., is the law firm for Ohio and Kentucky families.
We serve clients in all matters of complex custody and parenting time issues.
Whether a domestic relations matter or a juvenile custody matter, we are prepared to offer skillful and creative solutions for your family, both in the initial custody determination as well as in the resolution of problems that might occur years later.
In Ohio, the term custody is related to decision-making for minor children.
Howard Co., L.P.A., is the law firm for Ohio and Kentucky families.
We serve clients in all matters of complex custody and parenting time issues.
Whether a domestic relations matter or a juvenile custody matter, we are prepared to offer skillful and creative solutions for your family, both in the initial custody determination as well as in the resolution of problems that might occur years later.
In Ohio, the term custody is related to decision-making for minor children.
Howard Co., L.P.A., our firm handles complex cases where one party may require financial support beyond the income generated from employment and the division of assets.
We can help you determine spousal support and child support needs, whether that solution is reached inside or outside of court.
Support for a former spouse is intended to help close the gap between that person's earning potential and the standard of living experienced during the marriage.
We can help you determine your after-tax needs to give you an enhanced ability to find a level of spousal support that is palatable to both parties.
We can help you determine spousal support and child support needs, whether that solution is reached inside or outside of court.
Support for a former spouse is intended to help close the gap between that person's earning potential and the standard of living experienced during the marriage.
We can help you determine your after-tax needs to give you an enhanced ability to find a level of spousal support that is palatable to both parties.
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