Family Law

Family law encompasses legal issues that affect all areas of family life. Most commonly, family law issues center around the termination of a couple's marriage in either a divorce or dissolution proceeding or in post-divorce child custody proceedings in domestic relations court. In addition, family law encompasses child custody issues between unmarried persons, including paternity and child support, and in situations where a non-parent, such as a grandparent or other relative, seeks custody of a child. Unfortunately, these issues often sometimes also involve situations of domestic violence where a civil protection order is needed to help protect a family member's safety. Sometimes family law cases can also include situations where Children Services are involved in an abuse, neglect or dependency case in juvenile court or in probate court in the context of adoptions, guardianships over a legally incompetent person or in estate administration.

Child Custody
As parents, the attorneys of Hoover Six and Associates, LLC understand that nothing matters as much as your children and that is why the best interests of your children is the focal point of our family law cases. We know that your children are your top priority, and that's why we make them ours as well. Because of this, Hoover Six and Associates, LLC is your child custody law firm.

Child Custody Litigation:
Child custody cases can be the most contentious and stressful cases in our entire legal system and that's because there is nothing more important to fight for. Perhaps you are a parent that needs to protect your child from an abuser. Perhaps you're a third party, such as a grandparent, that cannot sit back and allow your little ones to be neglected. Perhaps you're worried that your children will be put in the middle of a nasty divorce. Perhaps a Guardian Ad Litem has been appointed on your case and you're unsure what that means for you and your family. Perhaps you're concerned another person is interested in limiting or eliminating your parental rights. Perhaps you're a member of the military or need to move and wonder where that will leave your parental rights.

If you are in the unfortunate position of needing to fight for the custody of the children most important to you, we are here to help and we can offer you the guidance you are looking for. You don't have to worry about what to expect in a hearing or trial -- we will prepare you each step of the way. You worry about how to best love your little ones and we'll worry about how to protect your interests in court.

Hoover Six and Associates, LLC handles the following child custody issues:
Divorce
Dissolution
Legal separation
Sole custody
Shared parenting plans
Parenting time/companionship time
Third party visitation rights
Paternity and custody with unmarried parents
Military parent
Custody / Visitation
Long distance parenting
Reallocation of parental rights and responsibilities
Re-location of one parent
Child support
Abuse, neglect and dependency actions
Children services involvement
Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) appointments
Civil protection order/no contact orders
Post-decree matters

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Custody Cases-- settlement, meditation, and collaborative approaches
Sometimes, clients come to us because they don't want to have a fight over the custody of their children but need help in learning how to
co-parent with someone they will no longer be married to, or reside with. Perhaps your spouse is an okay parent but you are a better one and you want
your kids with you so you can give them the attention they need. Perhaps your child has special needs that you understand more than your spouse. Perhaps you
want your children to have as much time possible with both parents without disrupting their day to day routine going between two homes. Or, perhaps you've
already been divorced for years but now need to re-structure the parenting plan you had in place because something in your lives has changed. Hoover Six and
Associates, LLC can assist you with all of these issues. We are competent in the court room but also know that a heated court battle is not for everyone. We will spend time getting to know the facts of your case so that we can help you explore the many different options that may work for your family. Hoover Six and Associates, LLC will be there for you as your lawyers, so you can be there for your children as their parent.

We at Hoover Six and Associates, LLC offer the following alternatives to child custody litigation:
- Court Led Mediation
- Family and Divorce Mediation Services
- Collaborative Law Approaches
- Attorney Led Settlement Conferences
- Client Led Settlement Options
- Therapy Led Settlement
- Child Custody Credentials

Hoover Six and Associates, LLC and Attorney Corinne Hoover Six are uniquely qualified to serve as your child custody representative.
- Familiarity with both domestic relation and juvenile courts
- Extensive experience as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
- Broad hearing and trial experience
- Certified Family and Divorce Mediator
- Regular working relationship with court personnel, social workers, guardian ad litems, mental health agencies and schools
- Frequently provides lecture and training on child custody topics
- Served on the Board of Directors, Ohio CASA (court appointed special advocates for children)

Hoover Six & Associates, LLC offers many resolutions to your family law issues. These options range from litigation to mediation, with many options in between. Our family law attorneys are well versed and practiced in the court room but likewise provide many options for out of court resolution as well. Which option is best for your case depends on most importantly, your wishes, and the particulars of your case and circumstances.

Hoover Six & Associates offers free thirty (30) minute consultations on all family law issues. Please contact us today to schedule your appointment.