Finding a Divorce Lawyer in Columbus Ohio

If you are looking for a divorce lawyer in Columbus Ohio, or anywhere in Ohio for that matter, you have a lot to consider.  The lawyer you hire for your divorce is the person who is, to some extent, going to have your life and future in their hands.   Here are some things you need to know, both about yourself, and about your divorce lawyer, to find the lawyer that is the best fit for YOU.

INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR COLUMBUS OHIO DIVORCE LAWYER (OR POTENTIAL LAWYER) TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHICH ATTORNEY IS THE BEST ONE FOR YOU:

1. Are they admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio?
2. Does your lawyer have experience in divorce matters in Columbus courts?
3. Has your lawyer been certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Certified Family Relations Specialist?  There are approximately 100 attorneys in the entire state of Ohio that have been certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in “Family Relations” (a hybrid phrase made from family law and domestic relations).  These people have experience and certification in matters such as divorce, dissolution, annulment, legal separation, property division, child support, spousal support, etc.)  If you want to find out of your attorney has been certified by the Ohio State Bar Association, you can go to their headquarters at 1700 Lake Shore Drive, Columbus Ohio 43204, or by checking out their website at www.ohiobar.org.  There are many Ohio State Bar Association Certified Family Relations Specialists in the Columbus area.  If you are looking for one, you will have no trouble finding one.
4. Has your lawyer ever had a divorce matter go to trial in Columbus?
5. Does your lawyer only handle divorce cases in one ohio county, or does your lawyer practice in several ohio counties?
6. If your lawyer has a website, do your homework.  Even if you live in Columbus, you should still look at their website before you have a consultation.  If the lawyer has done a good job on their website, it will give you an opportunity to get some information about divorce, and give you a general feel for how the lawyer communicates.  Do they speak to you in plain English?  Does their website have original and useful content, or does it have “canned” newsletters that you find on other lawyers’ websites as well?  You may later find out your lawyer did not even write that newsletter, but had a website hosting service prepare the newsletter.
7. Does your lawyer practice exclusively family law (divorce – custody – child support – etc.)?
8. Is your divorce lawyer familiar with how long Columbus divorce cases take to complete?  Are they able to tell you if filing for divorce in Columbus means that your case will take longer than filing in another county?  Do you have a choice?  These are things your lawyer should know.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF THAT WILL BE IMPORTANT WHEN CHOOSING A DIVORCE LAWYER IN COLUMBUS OHIO WHO BEST MEETS YOUR NEEDS

1. Are you certain that you are ready for divorce?  Generally, when one party in a marriage files for divorce, the parties end up with a divorce sooner or later.  If you are not certain you are ready for divorce, and simply want to explore your options, BE HONEST about this.
2. If you work in Columbus but live in another community, you may want to choose a lawyer that is near you during the work week, but willing to travel to the appropriate county to file your divorce.
3. There are pros and cons to hiring a divorce lawyer that lives in the county you will be filing in.  Know the pros and cons, and decide what your priorities are.  For many communities in Ohio, Columbus is the nearest large city.  Some clients want the formality of a Columbus divorce lawyer, even though they live in a smaller community.
4. Are you more comfortable having a male attorney or a female attorney?  If you have a preference, do yourself a favor and hire an attorney that you feel comfortable with.  Some people believe that attorneys of one gender or another are more aggressive.  You have to choose the attorney that is the BEST fit for YOU.  You are who you are and you are not going to change.  So pick the best divorce lawyer for you.  In Columbus, there are both male and female Ohio State Bar Association Certified Family Relations Specialists who are ready, willing and able to help you with your divorce.
5. What is the price structure you can afford?  Divorce lawyers in Columbus and throughout Ohio almost always charge by the hour.  This is because they have no control over how much the other party will want to litigate.  Divorce lawyers in Columbus generally charge more per hour in part due to the fact that the cost of living is higher in Columbus than in some smaller communities.
6. Most people cannot afford the legal help they need during divorce.  Divorce comes at a time when you are least likely to have money and most likely to need it.  It is fair to say that most people do not have a savings account set aside earmarked for a divorce lawyer.  No matter your income bracket, you will probably have to dig into your pockets.  Many people have to ask their parents for help, or use credit cards, savings, etc.  Lawyers run a business, and it is not the finance business.  While some attorneys accept payments, most do not.  In Columbus, as almost everywhere else, the trick is to find the attorney you trust AND can afford.

If you would like to discuss divorce or other Ohio family law matters, you may contact our office at 614-225-9316 to schedule a consultation.

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, Columbus Ohio Custody Attorney, and an Ohio Grandparents Rights Attorney, and a Child Custody Jurisdiction Attorney, 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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