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Issues of divorce and family law define the legal relationships, rights and responsibilities of family members. From prenuptial agreements to divorce, child custody and adoption, the attorneys of Brinkman & Associates provide comprehensive services in divorce and family law.

Our lawyers provide effective representation in all aspects of family law to clients in Ohio and northern Kentucky. Please contact us for assistance with any of the following issues:

  • Divorce: We will guide and protect you throughout the divorce process.
  • Dissolution: A process where the parties control the outcome of the termination of their marriage by agreement, instead of by court mandate.
  • Collaborative law: A healthy alternative for developing effective settlement agreements and shared parenting plans.
  • Post-decree matters: When your circumstances change, your court-ordered child custody, child support and spousal support arrangements may need to change, too.
  • Child custody/parenting time: A detailed parenting plan can help avoid future misunderstandings and disputes regarding your children and their welfare.
  • Civil domestic violence: We represent victims of domestic violence as well as those who have been accused of violence against a family member in domestic relations court.
  • Stepparent adoption and relative adoption: Giving you all the legal rights and responsibilities of a parent through proceedings in Probate Court.
  • Third-party visitation: We pursue visitation and companionship rights for people who have played a significant role in a child's life.
  • Separation agreements: These documents are the contracts between the spouses that settle the issues arising in dissolution, divorce and legal separations.
  • Mediation: We represent clients in mediation and are also hired by other attorneys and clients to mediate their cases to serve as the neutral third party.
  • Domestic Partnerships/domestic partnerships: Preparing the documents that provide many of the benefits of marriage to nontraditional couples.
  • Child support/spousal support: We help establish, modify and enforce appropriate child support and spousal support orders, with care regarding future modification and/or termination provisions.
  • Juvenile court/paternity: We help parents legally establish the paternity of their children, including parenting and support issues.
  • Property division: We help couples divide property, including real estate, bank accounts, investments, business interests, pensions and retirement funds.
  • Prenuptial agreements: Our lawyers are available to negotiate, draft, review or litigate a prenuptial or ante-nuptial agreement.

To arrange a consultation about your legal issue, please contact our office in Cincinnati, Ohio. Call toll free 866-761-7660.

Testimonials

I really appreciate the way Mrs. Brinkman handles difficult situations and difficult people.  She represents me with confidence, yet always makes sure that I know what is going on and that I fully understand my options.  Her associate Kristie, and her paralegal Tamara, have also answered my questions promptly and professionally; and have helped me through some tough times.

-Lisa H.

Karen Brinkman was brilliant in court; I obtained full custody of my daughter and am extremely grateful.  She made my family, my witnesses, the other professionals, and myself very comfortable by constantly educating us and keeping us informed of the law and the legal procedures.  She deserves a lot of credit for her careful wording of motions and entries and her ability to take charge of out-of-control situations.

-Dave B.

Karen, Kristie and Tamara went into action on behalf of my son and granddaughter.  Their caring attitudes come through in everything they say and do.  I am sure that I will be looking to Brinkman & Associates for legal advice and for common sense answers whenever I have a family law question in the future.

-Sandy E.

I was very thankful that I had Mrs. Brinkman on my side when I went to court regarding a modification of child support that had been requested by my former husband in the Hamilton County, Ohio, Juvenile Court.  She returns my calls and responds to my emails promptly and thoroughly.

-Debbie S.

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