Northfield, Ohio Divorce Lawyers

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Mary E. Santez
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Denise Marie Cook Esq
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Macedonia , OH Divorce Attorney. 16 years experience
(216) 236-3605 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd #68-190
 Macedonia , OH 44056
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Cleveland State University
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Denise M. Cook is committed to helping her clients navigate the difficult process of domestic relations and family law issues. As such, she strives to provide professional, competent and personal representation of her clients during what, for most people, is the most stressful time in their lives. Her goal is to obtain the best possible result in a timely and cost effective manner. Attorney Cook has been practicing law for over 10 years exclusively in the area of domestic relations and family law matters. She has practiced in various courts throughout Northeast Ohio, including the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake, Geauga,...
Kevin James Gibbons Esq
Northfield, OH Divorce Lawyer.
(440) 735-1570 115 W Aurora Rd
 Northfield, OH 44067
Divorce, Criminal, Estate Planning and Family
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Angela Hardway Esq
Northfield, OH Divorce Attorney.
(330) 650-0088 10360 Northfield Rd
 Northfield, OH 44067
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
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Attilio Lepri Esq
Northfield, OH Divorce Lawyer.
(330) 468-1000 8775 Olde 8 Rd
 Northfield, OH 44067
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
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James Raymond Pearl Jr
Northfield, OH Divorce Attorney.
(330) 467-5002 9393 Olde 8 Rd
 Northfield, OH 44067
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
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Eric Moore Esq
Northfield, OH Divorce Lawyer.
(330) 468-6333 183 W Aurora Rd
 Northfield, OH 44067
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
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Darrell Maddock Esq
Macedonia, OH Divorce Attorney.
(216) 467-5030 8536 Crow Dr
 Macedonia, OH 44056
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
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Verner Rudder Jr
Northfield, OH Divorce Attorney.
(330) 467-3002 183 W Aurora Rd
 Northfield, OH 44067
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
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William Halberg Esq
Northfield, OH Divorce Attorney.
(330) 468-1056 198 E Aurora Rd
 Northfield, OH 44067
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Elder and Family
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Peter Fletcher Esq
Northfield, OH Divorce Lawyer.
(330) 342-3700 115 W Aurora Rd
 Northfield, OH 44067
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
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Heather R. Johnston
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Peninsula, OH Divorce Attorney. 12 years experience
(330) 657-2029 1775 Main Street
PO Box 27
 Peninsula, OH 44264
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Florida
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Laurie Ann Malone Esq
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Brecksville, OH Divorce Lawyer. 20 years experience
(440) 526-6411 8180 Brecksville Rd
Suite 205
 Brecksville, OH 44141
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Family
Cleveland State University
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Jason F. Barr
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Independence, OH Divorce Attorney. 13 years experience
(216) 586-5437 6100 Oak Tree Blvd
Ste 200
 Independence, OH 44131
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
Capital University Law School
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Bankruptcy, Divorce, and Criminal Defense Attorney with the law firm of Barr, Jones & Associates LLP providing legal services in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, Ohio. We built a better law firm because our clients matter most.
(614) 702-2222 150 E Mound St
Ste 200
 Columbus, OH 43215
(513) 338-1901 810 Sycamore St
Ste 521
 Cincinnati, OH 45202
Carol L. Gasper Esq
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Twinsburg, OH Divorce Lawyer. 28 years experience
(330) 425-1599 2250 East Enterprise Parkway
 Twinsburg, OH 44236
Divorce, Administrative, Business and Family
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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Megan Marie Patituce
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Independence, OH Divorce Attorney.
(440) 617-6450 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard
Suite 200
 Independence, OH 44131
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
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I am a former prosecutor with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office that now is a partner with the Criminal & DUI Defense Law Firm, Patituce & Associates.
(440) 471-7784 26777 Lorain Road, Suite 708
 North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 471-7811 600 Superior Ave. East
Suite 1300
 Cleveland, OH 44114
Patrick M Farrell Esq
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Brooklyn Hts., OH Divorce Lawyer.
(216) 661-5050 600 E. Granger Rd., 2nd Floor
 Brooklyn Hts., OH 44131
Divorce, DUI, Family and Insurance Claims
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Andrew Douglas Jones
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Independence, OH Divorce Attorney.
(844) 227-7566 6100 Oak Tree Blvd., Ste. 200
 Independence, OH 44131
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
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Andrew James Simon Esq
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Independence, OH Divorce Attorney.
(216) 525-8890 6000 Freedom Square Dr
 Independence, OH 44131
Divorce, Business, Family and Juvenile
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Richard T. Herman Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Lawyer. 23 years experience
(800) 808-4013 815 Superior Ave
Suite 1225
 Cleveland, OH 441114
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Immigration and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University
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Richard Herman is a nationally-known immigration lawyer and founder of the Herman Legal Group, a full-service immigration law firm serving corporate and individual clients nationwide.

Along with attorneys Charmaine Rozario, Esq, Vania Stefanova, Esq. and Of-Counsel Frank Krajenke, Esq., Richard and his team speak over 12 languages and have over 60 years experience in immigration law, handling all matters relating to employment and family-based immigration. In the field of immigration law,

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(614) 300-1131 6660 North High Street
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 Worthington, OH 43085
(313) 681-5775 7301 Schaefer Rd.
Suite 101
 Dearborn, MI 48126
(330) 800-9097 12 East Exchange Street
6th Floor
 Akron, OH 44308
(419) 956-0833 5055 Enterprise Blvd
 Toledo, OH 43612
(330) 536-7458 3660 Shirley Road
 Youngstown, OH 44502
(513) 445-5859 Georgetown Village
1-38 Triangle Park
 Cincinnati, OH 45246
(937) 993-0063 257 Regency Ridge Drive
 Dayton, OH 45459
(567) 281-4077 30 West Main Street
 Norwalk, OH 44857
(440) 359-8733 168 East High Street
 Painesville, OH 44077
John Paul Green Esq
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Stow, OH Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience
(234) 334-6981 3869 Darrow Rd.
Suite 101
 Stow, OH 44224
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Duquesne University School of Law
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After many years in public service, my partner and I started this practice with the goal of offering affordable legal services to working families, all while making the legal process as customer-friendly as possible. We are proud to offer a state of the art client portal system, convenient office location and hours as well as flexible payment options to serve our clients in Summit, Portage and Medina counties.
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Corinne Hoover Six
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH Divorce Lawyer.
(330) 922-4491 527 Portage Trail
 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
University of Akron School of Law
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Corinne Hoover Six is the lead attorney of Hoover Kacyon, LLC's Family Law Practice Group and focuses her practiceexclusively on family law issues, including divorce, child custody and adoption.

Corinne knew from a very young age that she was destined to be an attorney. The daughter of Judge Kim R. Hoover and the granddaughter of the late Attorney Orval R. Hoover, Corinne grew up in a family that excelled in the legal field and taught her the value of helping others through difficult legal issues. Now, Corinne has carried on that family tradition, along with her brother, Attorney Tad...
Casey Cramer
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Fairlawn, OH Divorce Lawyer. 6 years experience
(330) 780-7460 P.O. Box 5419
 Fairlawn, OH 44334
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Toledo
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Attorney Casey Cramer is the owner and creator of Cramer Law Firm LTD. Attorney Cramer believes in the "Essence of Compassion" and planned on forming a law firm which focuses on compassion for its clients. In 2014, Attorney Cramer was recognized for her commitment to clients and was awarded "Top 40 Under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers. "Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. Invitees must exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and...
Thomas A. McCormack
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney. 38 years experience
The Superior Building, Suite 1915
815 Superior Avenue
 Cleveland, OH 44114
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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My goal in family law, divorce, child custody and related matters is to prevent problems and resolve issues in ways that cause the least conflict and cost for my clients. I welcome people who want to understand and have a voice in their case. Why? Participation is essential to constructively settling issues and moving forward in a positive direction. After thirty years in practice --more than seven of them as a trial magistrate hearing family law cases-- I offer strong advocacy and thorough knowledge of how the law and the courts work. In addition, I have an intense commitment to children's...
Kenneth Jude Cahill Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney. 26 years experience
(216) 861-4211 1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Protecting dependent, neglected and abused children was the role of Family Law attorney Kenneth Cahill at the Lake County Prosecutor’s Juvenile Division representing the Lake County Department of Jobs & Family Services. Practicing Family Law since 1991, Ken Cahill started first as an Assistant Lake County Prosecutor enforcing and modifying child support orders before joining the Lake County Prosecutors Juvenile Division. Ken has also prosecuted criminal cases against juvenile offenders. In 1993, he commenced his private practice primarily focusing on Family Law before joining Dworken & Bernstein in 2000. Ken Cahill has frequently lectured on several topics...
(440) 352-3391 60 S Park Pl
 Painesville, OH 44077
Gary Okin Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Lawyer. 40 years experience
(216) 861-4211 1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Gary S. Okin is certified as a specialist in Family Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. His focus includes divorce and dissolution, child custody, support and alimony, domestic violence, litigation & appeals, adoption and juvenile law. Gary Okin is admitted to practice before the Ohio Supreme Court and the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Gary is a contributor to several journals and Continuing Legal Education seminars. He is one of the first attorneys to be designated a Certified Specialist in the area of Domestic Relations Law by the Ohio State Bar Association.
(440) 352-3391 60 S Park Place
 Painesville, OH 44077
Richard Joseph Stahl III
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Middleburg Heights, OH Divorce Attorney. 10 years experience
(440) 891-8388 18051 Jefferson Park
Suite #102
 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Divorce, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Criminal
Ohio Northern University
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Rick is an attorney in Middleburg Heights, Ohio who works mainly in Family Law (Divorce, Support, Custody, etc.). In additional to representing litigants in divorce, custody, and support matters, he also acts as a Guardian ad Litem and represents the rights of children. His practice also includes work in Probate (Wills, Trusts, Estates, etc.), Criminal, and Appellate Advocacy, and provides services throughout Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties. He graduated from Ohio Northern University with his Bachelors of Science Degree in 2003 and went on to receive his law degree from Ohio Northern University in 2006. ...
Susan Miller Weaver Esq
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Fairview Park, OH Divorce Attorney. 37 years experience
(216) 373-2555 21380 Lorain Road, Suite 201
 Fairview Park, OH 44126
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Cleveland State University
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As a Cleveland divorce attorney, Susan M. Weaver has over 30 years of experience in the Northeast Ohio county court systems. This experience, coupled with a prior career in social work has given Susan the insight and sensitivity to understand her client’s needs. Whether you are looking for a divorce attorney, a seasoned child custody advocate, or you simply need help with parenting, visitation and support issues, Susan has the expertise to help you. Divorce and custody battles are emotionally charged issues for everyone involved. Susan is a skilled advocate who can cut through the emotional fog and help you...
Christopher David Langholz
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(330) 686-2890 4466 Darrow Road,
 Stow, OH 44224
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Attorney Langholz has been practicing Criminal law and Family law in Ohio since 2011. He has experience litigating complex cases in courts throughout Ohio. Chris relishes a challenge, and is eager to help his clients resolve theirs. Chris has carried a number of trials to verdict and negotiated settlements or dismissals in many other cases. He is experienced in numerous types of cases including: Domestic Violence, Possession of Drugs, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, OVIs, Driving Under Suspension, Aggravated Robbery, and Aggravated Burglary. Chris is also experienced in handling Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and other Family law...
(330) 296-8000 149 N. Prospect Street, Suite 1
 Ravenna, OH 44266
Mary E. Santez
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Stow, OH Divorce Attorney. 4 years experience
(330) 686-2890 4466 Darrow Rd., Suite 13
 Stow, OH 44224
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Attorney Mary Santez focuses her practice on family law and criminal defense. In the area of family law Mary handles divorce, dissolution, child custody, spousal support and abuse, neglect and dependency cases. In the field of criminal defense, her experience includes felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile delinquency charges, juvenile unruly matters, traffic charges and DUI cases. An Ohio native, Mary graduated magna cum laude from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English. During her studies at John Carroll, Mary volunteered her time to various campus organizations dedicated to thwarting violence against women. As a result...
(330) 296-8000 149 N. Prospect St., Suite 1
 Ravenna, OH 44266
Mr. Alexander R. Folk
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Akron, OH Divorce Attorney. 21 years experience
(330) 762-8773 12 E. Exchange St.,
5th Floor
 Akron, OH 44308
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Juvenile
University of Akron
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Kimberly K. Yoder Esq
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Rocky River, OH Divorce Lawyer. 21 years experience
(216) 767-5055 20525 Center Ridge Road, Suite 133
 Rocky River, OH 44116
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Personal Injury and Probate
Cleveland State University
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Providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and small businesses in the greater Cleveland area. Areas of practice include divorce and dissolution, small business, probate and estate planning, personal injury, and general civil law
Joseph Kacyon
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH Divorce Attorney.
(330) 922-4491 527 Portage Trail
 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
University of Akron School of Law
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Michael J. Wartko
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Akron, OH Divorce Attorney. 7 years experience
(330) 835-3854 1653 Merriman Rd., Suite 114
 Akron, OH 44313
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Mr. Wartko was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He attended high school at Archbishop Hoban in Akron, Ohio before entering the political science program at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. While at the university, Mr. Wartko was a member of the mock trial program and an executive council member of the Beta Iota chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity. Upon graduation, Mr. Wartko attended Western Michigan University's, Thomas M. Cooley Law School. While in law school, Mr. Wartko interned for a family law practice, where he first gained an interest in the area of...
Cara Santosuosso Esq
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Rocky River, OH Divorce Attorney. 18 years experience
(440) 356-5700 20525 Center Ridge Road
Suite 626
 Rocky River, OH 44116
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Cara Santosuosso is an accomplished lawyer with a strong courtroom presence and excellent litigation skills in the areas of family law, especially custody disputes, employment issues and other civil and criminal matters. Prior to joining Laubacher & Co., Ms. Santosuosso was associated with another prominent area litigation firm, after serving for two years as a judicial attorney in the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals where she worked on cases dealing with administrative law, torts, labor and employment, product liability, medical malpractice, criminal law and a host of other legal matters. Ms. Santosuosso also served four years as an...
Jessica Riley Didion Esq
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Stow, OH Divorce Attorney. 10 years experience
(234) 334-6981 3869 Darrow Rd.
Suite 101
 Stow, OH 44224
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Ohio Northern University
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After many years in public service, my partner and I started this practice with the goal of offering affordable legal services to working families, all while making the legal process as customer-friendly as possible. We are proud to offer a state of the art client portal system, convenient office location and hours as well as flexible payment options to serve our clients in Summit, Portage and Medina counties.
Laurie Koerner
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney. 8 years experience
(216) 861-4211 1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
 Cleveland, OH 44077
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Cleveland State University
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Laurie A. Koerner is a lifelong resident of Lake County, Ohio. Her legal practice focuses on the area of family law litigation, including divorce, dissolution, child support, spousal support, and custody matters. She has been employed in the Family Law Department of Dworken & Bernstein since 1990, and joined the firm as an attorney in 2009. In addition, Laurie has specialized training in alternate dispute resolution methods, including divorce and family law mediation and collaborative divorce. The goal of mediation is to assist parties in resolving their differences by mutual agreement, and to avoid incurring both the financial and...
(440) 352-3391 60 South Park Place
 Painesville, OH 44077
Anna Marie Parise Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney. 19 years experience
148 W. 9th St.
Suite 135
 Cleveland, OH 44113
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Anna M. Parise’s legal practice includes domestic relations, divorce, family law, child support, spousal support, and custody. Anna is also frequently appointed by trial courts in Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties as guardian ad litem to protect the interests of children. Formerly with a small boutique firm specializing in labor law, Anna joined Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. in 2005 becoming partner in 2015.
(440) 352-3391 60 S Park Place
 Painesville, OH 44077
Eric Skidmore Esq
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Akron, OH Divorce Attorney. 27 years experience
(330) 253-1550 1 Cascade Plz. # 12
 Akron, OH 44308
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Ohio Northern University
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Denise Rini Esq
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Rocky River, OH Divorce Lawyer. 15 years experience
(440) 409-0300 20220 center ridge road
Suite 320
 Rocky River, OH 44116
Free ConsultationDivorce, Civil Rights, Family and Juvenile
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Anna M. Petronzio Esq
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Cleveland, OH Divorce Attorney. 24 years experience
(216) 381-3400 5001 Mayfield Rd, Ste. 201
 Cleveland, OH 44124
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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Anna emphasizes her practice in the areas of divorce, family law and estate planning. Anna is a founding member of The Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals and a member of the Collaborative Practice Group of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy. Anna is also a certified family law mediator. Anna practices in the courts of Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake Counties.

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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

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