Family Law

The legal team at Blake P. Somers, LLC understands that family law issues can be difficult on a number of levels. These cases involve some of the most important aspects of our clients’ lives, and we recognize the need for comprehensive solutions, not just fast answers. Our team has the skills, knowledge, and experience to help you in whatever way best suits your particular needs. We create innovative solutions to the extensive negotiations required in family law cases, and offer collaborative dissolution options as well as experienced courtroom advocacy. Contact us at your convenience to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

We have represented clients in the following areas:

Divorces
Dissolutions
Custody litigation
Financial analysis and banking reconciliation
Property valuation
Business valuation
Spousal support (sometimes called alimony)
Child support
Modifications of orders
Post-decree custody and parenting litigation
"Discovery" disputes
Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders

Modification of child support
Modification of spousal support
Relocation of parents/children
Juvenile custody cases
Abuse/neglect/dependency cases
Companionship cases
Contempt charges
Non-payment of spousal / child support or expenses
Parenting time violations
Felony non-support
Change in custody litigation
Collaborative Law

We also have considerable experience in divorces and custody matters that stretch beyond Ohio, and involve international law and/or issues that step outside of the borders of the United States. In order to serve our clients’ needs in these areas, our experience includes working with such international treaties as “The Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters ” and the “The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.” For more information on these services, please contact our office for a free consultation.