- DivorceIn recent years, a movement to make the divorce process friendlier has been introduced in some states known as the Collaborative Divorce Process. California & Texas are the larger players currently, Texas enacting a statute authorizing the process in 2001 & amended in 2005, Family Code §6.603. Collaborative Law. Some counties in Ohio have embraced the concept, and Ohio has recently formally authorized the process.
- Child SupportOhio Child Support; how it is determined and the procedure for modifying an existing order. Prices included - MONTE K. SNYDER, ATTORNEY
- Child Custody and VisitationChild custody is now described as "parental rights and responsibilities". Still the most used model is where one parent becomes the
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Premarital AgreementCurrent incomes; demonstrated by documentation including recent pay check stubs, bank invoices, employer statements or tax returns if self employed, disability payments, & unemployment compensation, including a break down for overtime, commissions and bonuses.
- GuardianshipAn adoption is a legal process which alters the former legal relationship between the natural parents and substitutes a new relationship with the adoptive parents. The new legal status alters heirship, support obligations, and parental control, among others, between the former parents and the substituted parents. There are alternatives to adopting a child. Under some circumstances, guardianship, change of name, custody through the Juvenile Court, or acknowledgment of paternity may be more appropriate. Your Attorney will advise you as to the best course of action in your circumstances following your consultation.
- Spousal SupportSupport orders involve the legal obligation to provide support to either a former spouse (either spouse) or the children resulting from the marriage. Spousal Support means any payment or payments to be made to a spouse or former spouse, or to a third person for the benefit of a spouse or a former spouse, that is both for sustenance and for support of the spouse or former spouse. Spousal support may be ordered either in real or personal property or both, or by decreeing that a sum of money be payable either in gross or by installments.
- Legal Separation
- AnnulmentUnder certain circumstances, you may request the court to annul your marriage. A divorce "terminates" a recognized legal status, whereas an annulment establishes that a marital status never existed. Ohio law establishes six grounds for an annulment...
- Child AbuseDomestic violence is through an act or conduct one causes a family or household member physical injury or fear of physical injury, a sexually oriented offense, or some harm to a child which would result in child abuse. "Family or household member" is defined broadly as any of the following who is residing with or has resided with the victim...
- Criminal DefenseCriminal domestic violence is attempting or actually causing physical harm to a family or household member or through the threat of force cause one to believe the offender will cause imminent physical harm. It is just as broad in defining a family or household member as is the civil domestic violence suit. The criminal law applies and the penalties begin with a fourth degree misdemeanor or first degree misdemeanor depending upon the actual charge for a first offense. Charges and penalties progressively increase upon multiple violations, depending upon the number of prior offenses, through a fourth and third degree felony. If the victim is pregnant at the time of the offense charged, mandatory prison terms are required.
- Traffic ViolationsMonte K. Snyder, Attorney is a general practice civil law office which concentrates on family law issues, 90% of my practice: divorce/dissolution, child custody & support, spousal support, and juvenile justice. I also handle wills & estate planning, probate administration, landlord/tenant, traffic violations, & small business. This solo practice provides a
- Theft
- Misdemeanors
- Identity TheftContact all three credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion) to place a "credit alert" on your credit reports. Your ex-spouse most likely knows enough detail about your life to get hold of new credit, such as your social security number, mother's maiden name, old addresses, etc. Protect yourself from identity theft with a simple letter to the credit bureaus and lock down your credit.
- Restraining OrderIn either a contested or non-contested divorce action, the Plaintiff will usually request some temporary orders from the court when filing the complaint, which may include custody (parental rights and responsibilities), child support, spousal support (alimony), temporary restraining orders of a personal and/or financial nature, and limited attorney fees, depending upon the circumstances. These orders are modifiable by the court and remain in effect pending the final divorce decree. All temporary orders are now drafted by your attorney for submission to the court, which then approves them.
- KidnappingMy law practice centers upon the family including: marriage, divorce, dissolution, spousal abuse/domestic violence, property settlements, child/spousal support, kidnapping, post-decree motions, and related civil matters. If it deals with the family, I can help you.
- Real Estate Transactions
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesWhat are the duties of the landlord in Ohio? Since 1974, Ohio has operated under a statutory landlord tenant code, the purpose of which is to protect tenants from having to live in dangerous or substandard homes. Even a single tenant home is covered under the law. However, landlords with fewer than three rental units are exempt from some sections of the act. Generally, public facilities such as jails, hospitals, half-way houses, and colleges are exempted, as well as condominiums, and cooperative apartment corporations.
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability3a. A percentage fee is also called a contingent fee, since it is usually based upon the condition that a recovery will be obtained from your opposing party, from which I will take a percentage of that sum in payment of the attorney fee. If a recovery is not obtained, you will owe no attorney fee for my services. However, you are still responsible for the expenses of your suit, such as long distance phone calls, copy fees, mileage charges, deposition and transcript charges, court filing fees etc. Social Security Disability is an example of a contingent fee.
- Estate PlanningA land installment contract is a special form of agreement for the purchase of land which does not include a mortgage and is expected to be in effect for at least one year. A dwelling must exist upon the land in question. It is an alternative method of purchasing or acquiring real estate. This method is popular during periods of a poor economy; when the purchaser is otherwise unable to obtain traditional financing, and certain estate planning objectives. A land contract functions as a form of seller financing. The buyer takes possession of the property, but the seller keeps the title to the property until the buyer has fully met the contract terms. The deed is retained by the seller and delivered to the buyer only upon payment of the final installment.
- WillsThis document authorizes the appoint of a representative to act on your behalf regarding the final disposition of your body and funeral arrangements. It includes religious preferences, hymns, prepaid funeral plans, etc., and provides for payment of these final expenses. This document functions independently of the Last Will and Testament and provides the funeral home with definite instructions concerning the body's disposition.
- TrustsEstate Planning: Estate planning includes wills and trusts, powers of attorney of all kinds, and the disposal of bodily remains. Documents may be drafted individually or as as a full estate plan package, which is the most popular. Pricing reflects the plan selected, the complexity involved in the planning, and is billed on a Flat Fee basis.
- Power of AttorneyA Power of Attorney is an instrument which authorizes another to act as one's agent in those matters specified in the document. A power of attorney can be either broad in scope with virtually unlimited powers (General), or very limited in scope, perhaps to only one matter for a limited time (Special). The agent and his powers are revoked automatically upon your unconsciousness or death.
- ProbateProbate law is complex. Even when a probate may not be necessary, it may be wise to elect one of these procedures for various reasons. Attorney and Fiduciary Fees are court approved.
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureLess protection is afforded the buyer in the sense that if he defaults in the rental payments, the seller need only serve a written notice, the contents prescribed by law, that he intends to claim the land as forfeit by the buyer. The buyer must make good his payments within thirty days or forfeit the contract. The seller need only request a court to return possession of the land to him through an eviction proceeding, similar to a renter of leased premises. This offers the buyer far less legal protection than if he had a mortgage arrangement for the purchase. However, if the buyer has made payments for a period of five years or more, or equal to twenty percent of the purchase price prior to the default, the seller must pursue a foreclosure and judicial sale of the foreclosed property.
- Tax Law