Dealing with a family legal matter is always challenging, and personal, for the people involved. At Parks Legal, we treat every case as unique and we take the time to make sure that we have a complete understanding of the issues you are facing. Every family is different and we understand that a one-size-fits-all approach is not going to work for everyone. That’s why we take the time to provide you with customized services based on your specific needs.
We provide family law services to those who live in the Ohio/Central Ohio, Columbus, Lancaster, Newark, and City of Delaware areas, including the counties of Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Pickaway, and Union. Through years of practicing family law, we have courtroom experience in all these counties, and are well equipped to not only consider your case through the lens of Ohio law, but also common courtroom practice in Central Ohio. Parks Legal, LLC is committed to providing a more holistic approach to your family law needs. By offering a range of family law services, we hope to meet all your needs and help you see the whole picture of your situation.
We work hard to provide you with the services you need at an affordable price, from someone you can depend on to work closely with you to resolve your legal issues. We handle divorces and dissolutions, child custody and support matters, emergency custody cases, and post-decree modification. We can also help you address issues pertaining to grandparents' rights.
Divorce and Dissolution
The decision to end a marriage is never an easy one. We understand this is a stressful time, and sometimes it’s sprung on you and you feel blind-sided. There are decisions which must be made about your and your family's future that will have both immediate effects and long-term consequences. We can help you through this difficult time by negotiating the court system for you, negotiation on your behalf, and building your legal arguments, evidence, and testimony that will help you make the best possible argument of your case to the judge. Learn More.
Child Custody and Parentage
Custody cases involving parents who were never married can be complex, as they raise unique legal issues related to parental rights and responsibilities. In Ohio, unmarried parents face many of the same legal challenges as married parents when determining child custody, parenting time, and child support, but there are distinct differences in how the law applies. Understanding these differences is crucial for ensuring that both parents’ rights are protected and that decisions are made in the best interests of the child. Learn More.
Emergency Custody
In Ohio, the safety and well-being of children are paramount in all custody and divorce proceedings. When a child is in immediate danger or when circumstances arise that could seriously affect their health, safety, or welfare, a parent or guardian may need to file a motion for emergency custody. Emergency custody is a temporary order that grants one parent sole custody of a child until a full hearing can be conducted. It is designed to protect the child from imminent harm.
Post-Decree Modification
In the context of Ohio family law, the legal process of altering the terms of a court order that was issued in a final judgment of divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or final parenting order is referred to as Post Decree Modification. These modifications can target various aspects of the original court order, including child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), and parenting time.
Grandparent Rights
In Ohio, grandparents play an important role in the lives of many children. However, when parents go through a divorce or custody dispute, or in situations where one or both parents are unavailable, grandparents may be concerned about maintaining a relationship with their grandchildren. Ohio law recognizes that grandparents can provide significant emotional and practical support to children and allows for grandparents to seek visitation or custody in certain situations.
Child Support
In Ohio, child support is a legal obligation that parents must fulfill to ensure that their children’s financial needs are met after a divorce or separation. Child support orders are designed to provide for a child’s basic needs, including housing, food, education, and healthcare, as well as other expenses necessary for the child’s well-being. Ohio law requires that child support orders be fair and based on the financial circumstances of both parents, with the goal of ensuring that children continue to receive the financial support they need.
Contempt of Court Orders
In Ohio, divorce and custody orders issued by the court are legally binding. Once a court issues an order, whether it involves child support, spousal support, custody arrangements, or visitation, both parties are required to comply with its terms. When one party fails to follow the court's orders, the other party has the legal right to file a contempt motion. A contempt motion is a formal request to the court to enforce its orders and hold the non-compliant party accountable.
