When people hear the term “family law,” many of them immediately think of divorce lawyers. While family law does include areas such as divorce and dissolution of marriage, it is so much more. It includes important issues such as child support, child custody, and spousal support, to name a few.
While there are many areas that fall under the family law umbrella, they all share a common goal: To protect each individual within the unit of a family. This can manifest itself in many different scenarios:
These are only a few examples of how multiple individuals within a group must be protected by the law. In many cases, a family law attorney offers the perfect perspective to ensure that each individual reaches the most favorable outcome through an extremely difficult time.
One important thing to remember is that family law isn’t reserved for individuals who have said “I do.” It can apply to any legal relationship, which can include domestic partnerships, same-sex couples, and even non-married couples.
Sometimes, family law cases also reach beyond the immediate family. Especially in the case of child custody, relatives such as siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles may be called to step in.
Once the guardian is appointed, they will be responsible for the following, according to the Ohio Attorney General:
Even this brief overview shows how even a small family of three can quickly affect extended family members long-term. Ultimately, the goal is for every person in a family-like relationship — including partners, spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents — are protected. That is precisely what a family law attorney is hired to do.
Attorney Sherry Naegele has been practicing law in the state of Ohio since 2000. Her practice encompasses all areas of family law, and her experience and compassion can help you through life’s most difficult situations. Contact her today to get started.
