Diligent Family Law Representation for Clients in Ohio
At the Law Offices of Stephen E.S. Daray, we focus on the following areas of practice for our clients:
- Divorce — A divorce is a contested proceeding instituted in a court of law to terminate a marriage. Many cases filed as divorces will settle prior to trial. Stephen E.S. Daray has over ten years experience dealing with all types of divorces cases whether the issues deal with child custody/visitation, valuation and division of property, child and spousal support, or a combination if such issues. He is a trained litigator and negotiator and is here to get results. We have litigated in courts throughout Ohio.
- Dissolution — A dissolution of marriage is the cheapest, quickest and most amicable way to end a marriage because the parties reach a full, complete resolution of all issues before filing anything with the court. There is only one court hearing. At the Law Offices of Stephen E.S. Daray, we can employ a variety of ways to get to that resolution.
- Collaborative Law — By avoiding litigation, you are also promoting positive, post-divorce relationships with your ex-spouse and children. Collaborative law employs a variety of methods to help the parties reach a resolution without having to litigate the matter in a court of law.
- Child Custody and Child Visitation — Whether you are part of a divorcing couple or unmarried couple with children, we have the experience to help you through a difficult process. We take a proactive and detail-oriented approach to resolve the issues and come to a positive result. We can help in all kinds of visitation disputes.
- Marriage Planning and Divorce Planning — Engaged couples want to know how to own and hold property, how to manage joint incomes, how to maximize pension and retirement benefits, how to handle inheritances, and what causes separate property to become marital property after marriage. Many explore the pros and cons of premarital agreements. Beyond education, the goal is to allay fears, open communications, allow engaged couples to explore possible alternative futures, and ultimately, help them bring their lives in line with their dreams. The same is true if considering a divorce in that it will be of great help to understand what a divorce court will consider when determining child custody, support issues, or whether property is marital or not.
- Child & Spousal Support — Child support is calculated by guidelines; however, it does not mean that it is that simple, especially in cases were one party is self-employed. Spousal Support differs from county to county. Attorney Daray practices in various counties and can help you analyze what you will pay or receive in child and spousal support.
- Domestic Violence — We represent clients both victims of domestic violence and those charged with domestic violence in civil and criminal courts. They need aggressive advocacy since domestic violence accusations can have a major impact upon child custody and child visitation.
- Stepparent and Grandparent Adoption — If a child's stepparent or grandparent seeks to adopt them, we can help. We take seriously the responsibility of creating this new family and can guide you through the process.
- Probate and Wills — We help clients with the proactive process of establishing wills and powers of attorney. Those documents can serve as cost-effective and simple estate planning techniques that can help those who care for you in your time of need. Call us to see if we can help.
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