Domestic/Family Law Attorney in Worthington, Ohio
When a family law conflict leads to legal action, families often are overwhelmed both financially and emotionally. At the Worthington, Ohio, office of Ralph A. Kerns & Associates, we guide clients through difficult times, helping them discover a new path toward favorable results.
For more than 27 years attorney Ralph A. Kerns, has been involved in the family law process. We have handled hundreds of domestic cases and have in-depth knowledge of the procedures and court rules used at our local courthouse. So, when you have a family law conflict, you can trust that you are in experienced and capable hands.
Contact us today if you need help with any of the following family law matters:
- Divorce: We represent clients in Ohio divorce proceedings involving a wide range of issues, including child support, child custody and visitation, property division and alimony.
- Dissolution: For some couples, dissolution is a cost-effective alternative to divorce that minimizes the stresses and costs of ending a marriage.
- Retirement accounts: Under Ohio law, retirement accounts can be divided in a divorce. In many cases, a spouse may benefit even if he/she was not the primary name on the pension plan during the marriage.
- Division of Property and Debt: We can help ensure assets and debts are allocated properly during your divorce through correct valuation and aggressive negotiation.
- Child custody and visitation: Decisions about child custody and visitation are often the most emotional legal decisions a parent can make. We guide parents through this difficult time, helping them achieve the best possible results.
- Child support: We handle child support matters related to divorce, paternity, modification, enforcement and repayment of support.
- Collaborative law: Our family law practice uses many principles of collaborative law to help spouses end a marriage in a way that minimizes the stresses and costs of a divorce.
- International Divorce and Dissolution: If you have a divorce which involves international jurisdiction and laws, we can help.
- Prenuptial agreements (prenups): We draft, review and litigate prenuptial agreements and related matters.
- Domestic violence (CPOs): We prosecute and defend cases that relate to civil protection orders for domestic violence.
Contact Ralph A. Kerns & Associates
Our Worthington, Ohio, law office offers free initial consultations about your family law needs. To talk with a lawyer, call us at 614-515-4279 or toll free at 877-209-1423. You may also fill out our online contact form.
