Family law cases in Columbus typically resolve within 6 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and cooperation between parties.
Columbus Court Backlog
The Franklin County courts generally have a backlog of 200 to 700 family law cases at any given time, which can affect scheduling and resolution times.
Family Columbus Filing Volume
Monthly filings for family law matters in Columbus are estimated between 80 and 150 cases, including divorce, custody, and support issues.
Family Case Outcomes
Approximately 30% of cases settle before formal filing, 55% resolve after filing but before trial, and around 15% proceed to trial for final judgment.
A first generation college graduate with a goal of becoming an attorney since he was in the third grade, Chris understands firsthand the value of passion and perseverance. You can feel confident that your case will benefit from that same drive. Chris focused his law school curriculum on business law. After graduating from law school, Chris practiced in a general practice law firm for eight years. During those eight years, Chris practiced in the areas of family law, criminal defense, employment law, real estate, and general civil litigation. Since that time, he has practiced almost exclusively in family law. Chris has successfully represented clients in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Ohio Court of Claims, several state appellate courts, and numerous county courts across the State of Ohio. He is no stranger to a courtroom or to doggedly pursuing the right results for his clients.. Being a divorced father and now remarried with a blended family, Chris understands the stresses and intricacies of the legal and real world issues that our clients face on a daily basis. After having that personal experience, Chris has dedicated his career to assisting clients with their family law issues and protecting his clients’ families, assets, and interests.. Chris resides in Hilliard with his wife, three children, and dog Quinn. In his free time he enjoys music, running, playing and watching sports, visiting local breweries and distilleries, and spending time with friends and family.
175 South Third Street, Suite 200 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Family
Jonhenry Law provides adept, strategic legal representation in all Ohio counties.. Whether you are currently married, divorced, or have never been married, Jonhenry Law is here to guide you towards your desired resolution of your family law matters.
“I believe that one of my jobs as a Columbus family law attorney is to help my clients find their way past their worst days and to move on with their lives, beyond the courtroom.”. Recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers, Gus Dahlberg is a respected and experienced Columbus divorce attorney. Exclusively focused on domestic relations and family law, Gus has successfully represented a wide array of clients on a number of issues ranging from complex asset division to high-income child and spousal support cases.. A graduate of Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College and the Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, Gus is still involved in educating students and his fellow attorneys by serving as a frequent lecturer on family law issues. He is an active member of the Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association (ABA) (currently serving as the vice chair of the Marital Property Committee) the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA), and the Columbus Bar Association (CBA), and is certified as a Family Relations Law Specialist by the OSBA.. Gus is also actively involved in the Clintonville community where he lives with his wife Valerie and their two children. He is a frequent volunteer in the Columbus City School system and assisted in the formation, coordination and management of a K-2 chess program at Clinton Elementary School. He serves as a board member and chair of Clintonville Go Public, a nonprofit community association working to support and promote the neighborhood public schools in the Whetstone pathway. He is also a board member of the North Columbus Intramural League and an active baseball, softball and soccer coach.
Brittany received her Juris Doctor with a concentrating in Litigation from Capital University Law School graduating with honors. While attending law school, she received three CALI Awards for her work in Mediation Clinic, Business Negotiations, and General Practice Practicum. Brittany has also held various leadership roles while attending law school including serving as a Peer Advisor as well as President of the Animal Law Society. Brittany attended undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications.. While she is well versed in many areas of the law, Brittany has chosen to focus her practice in the areas of Domestic Relations and Criminal Defense matters. Brittany has had the opportunity to be a part of several law firms in Central Ohio as an attorney practicing in Domestic Law. Brittany enjoys working with individuals facing life’s most challenging times and strives to assist them in finding the best answers possible to their problems. She is results driven and provides effective advocacy to her clients as she brings knowledge, professionalism, dedication, and compassion to each of her cases.. Brittany is licensed to practice throughout the State of Ohio in all Municipal‚ County‚ and State Courts. She is also licensed to practice in The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.Education:. J.D., Capital University Law School, 2018, cum laudeB.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 2007. Bar Admissions:. State of OhioU.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio. Memberships:. Ohio State Bar Association
Ben Nyhan practiced exclusively in family law for six years prior to founding QDRO Partners. Ben's practice was primarily limited to Central Ohio, but it was not uncommon to find him in courtrooms all over Ohio, from Cuyahoga County to Hamilton County. While mostly handling divorce matters, he also represented clients in juvenile custody and child support cases, adoptions, and guardianship proceedings.. Ben's interest and experience in high-asset, complex divorce cases - combined with the demand for a local QDRO drafting service centered on attention to detail - led him to create QDRO Partners. QDRO Partners is unique in that there are very few QDRO entities run by an attorney whose prior practice was wholly centered on domestic relations law. Ben's practical experience as a divorce attorney and his understanding of the inner workings of settlement negotations, time constraints, and the court system allows him to provide his customers with a higher level of service. QDRO Partners strives to meet the needs of local practitioners with sophisticated, timely, and convenient service.. In order to ensure QDRO Partners is at the forefront of all things QDRO, Ben maintains regular contact with other professionals who deal with QDRO-related issues, including counsel for public pension funds, employee benefits attorneys, actuaries, and accountants.. Ben was born and raised in Bexley, Ohio. Prior to graduating law school and entering private practice in 2010, Ben lived and worked in Washington, D.C., working in legislative affairs and on Capitol Hill.
250 Civic Center Dr Ste 220 , Columbus , Ohio 43215
Practice Areas: Family
Barry Wolinetz has been practicing law for over 40 years. After participating in the Master’s program in the Political Science department at The Ohio State University, Mr. Wolinetz received his Juris Doctor from The Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University in 1971. Prior to establishing Wolinetz Law Offices in 2005, Mr. Wolinetz was an associate and later partner at three other firms. Mr. Wolinetz has tried virtually every type of civil case, including high profile divorce matters, Civil RICO, Federal Security Litigation, Federal and Tax Court matters, real estate matters, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, dischargeability issues in bankruptcy court and insurance related controversies. Mr. Wolinetz has been designated a “Super Lawyer” for the past 11 years in a row and practices general litigation, with a focus on domestic relations and business law. He is currently admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, as has been admitted to practice in several other states and jurisdictions on a limited basis. Barry is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which represents the highest level of professional excellence as rated by his peers.
Practice Areas: Domestic Partnership, Family , Divorce & Separation
TRUSTED. SMART. CREATIVE. CARING. Everyone at Grossman Law Offices strives to embody those words each and every time we work on behalf of a client. With our practice limited strictly to family relations law, we know that our clients are going through an incredibly difficult, emotional and uncertain time. Keeping that in mind each and every day helps us help our clients. The legal process can be difficult, unfriendly and confusing at times. A Grossman Law client will always have a partner, an advocate, a counselor, an advisor and a friend, helping them at each step of the process.
I provide representation for individuals in all aspects of family law including divorce, dissolution, collaborative divorce, legal separation, shared parenting plans, custody disputes, prenuptial agreements, post-decree modifications, and spousal and child support in Franklin, Fairfield, Delaware, and surrounding counties.
I am a home grown attorney who attended high school at Westerville South, college at Denison University, and law school at Capital University. I am an avid sports fan and was inducted into the Denison University Athletic Hall of Fame in September of 2012.. As an attorney, I take pride in representing my clients to the fullest extent possible and informing them of their rights and options as the case progresses. I practice almost exclusively in the Family Law Arena, but I also represent cleint for step-parent adoptions.. Please feel free to contact me to discuss if I am the right attorney for you!
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