How much does it cost to change custody, visitation or shared parenting in Ohio if both parents agree?

As of December 30, 2009, the Law Offices of Virginia C. Cornwell charges the following fees for an AGREED MODIFICATION of child support.  They are subject to change at any time – our fee structure at the time you hire us are the fees you would be charged.
Agreed Modification of Parental Rights and Responsibilities (representing one party only):

If all matters are agreed upon, AND no changes from the initially reported agreement,

1. $125 Initial consultation PLUS

2. Filing fee required by the court in your county for filing the documents with the court to change support; PLUS

4. $35.00 for us to obtain a copy of your complete court file if you have previously had a court case regarding custody or support of this child; PLUS

5. $175 fee for follow-up to make sure changes are implemented properly

PLUS

6. ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

A.   $750 for document preparation to modify parenting time, health insurance, medical payments, extracurricular expenses, tax exemption or other parenting matters, except child support (child support changes must be paid for separately) IF there will not be shared parenting after the change.

i.   if parents are making no changes to child support, OR parents are paying a separate fee for those documents/services

ii.   Includes document preparation pursuant to the terms attached to the fee agreement and no changes to the terms of the agreement – if changes are necessary they are billed at the rate of $185 – $250 per hour

B.     $1,250 FOR document preparation to modify parenting time, health insurance, medical payments, extracurricular expenses, tax exemption, school placement parent or other parenting matters, (except child support which much be paid for separately) in shared parenting cases:

i.   if parents are making no changes to child support, OR parents are paying a separate fee for those documents/services

ii.   Includes document preparation pursuant to the terms attached to the fee agreement and no changes to the terms of the agreement – if changes are necessary they are billed at the rate of $185 – $250 per hour

Please note, at our first consultation, you do not have to decide whether you want to retain our firm. It is a chance for you to tell us about your case, and make sure you are fully advised before you make a decision. If you know that you want to retain us, you can either pay your retainer in full when you are ready to begin, or make payments toward your retainer, but no work would commence before the retainer is paid in full.  If you have any legal questions while you are working on paying your retainer in full, you would have to set up another consultation, which would cost $250.00. Our legal representation of you would begin when your fees are paid in full and both client and Virginia Cornwell have signed a fee agreement.

The information provided in this web site is applicable in the state of
Ohio and is provided as a public service. While Virginia Cornwell is a Columbus Ohio Divorce Lawyer and an Ohio Custody Attorney, Ohio Grandparents Rights Attorney, and an International Family Law Attorney in the State of Ohio, viewing the information in this web
site does not constitute an attorney-client communication, and acting upon
information obtained from this web site does not create an attorney-client
relationship. If you would like to discuss the application of the law to your
fact situation, or if you would like additional information, please call the Law
Offices of Virginia C. Cornwell at 614-225-9316 to schedule a consultation.

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