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A Central Ohio Law Firm Devoted to Family Law and Divorce

Gary J. Gottfried & Associates is a law firm with over 30 years of combined experience handling complicated family law matters such as divorce and dissolution of marriage, division of marital property , child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, alimony, paternity actions, adoptions, and premarital agreements. We also have unique experience in the areas of international divorce, international pre-marital agreements and international child abduction. Our firm is located conveniently in Westerville, Ohio where we are always available to respond to your legal needs.

More Than 30 Years of Experience Helping Clients Through Divorce

Our firm is headed by attorney Gary J. Gottfried, an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Family Law Specialist, "Ohio Super Lawyer" and named one of Ohio's Top 100 Lawyers. Mr. Gottfried has developed a worldwide reputation in international family law cases, particularly international child abductions and those involving the Hague Convention.

Creative Approaches to Complex Family Law Problems

At the law offices of Gary J. Gottfried & Associates we are known for providing intelligent, comprehensive and effective legal counsel in the area of family law to people located in Ohio, nationally, and internationally. Our attorneys can tackle any case, no matter its size or complexity.

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We invite you to contact our firm to learn more about how we can assist you with your legal needs. Our divorce attorneys and staff are always available to respond to your legal needs and would welcome the opportunity to assist you. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.


From our law office in Westerville, Ohio, the attorneys and staff at Gary J. Gottfried Co., LPA, provide comprehensive family law services to clients throughout Central Ohio, in Franklin County, Licking County, Fairfield County, Madison County, Delaware County, Licking County, Knox County, Guernsey County, Muskingum County, Richland County and the communities of Columbus, Newark, Sunbury, Galena, Delaware, Huber Ridge, Worthington, New Albany, Gahanna, Grandview Heights, Bexley and Upper Arlington.

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Our Staff

Family Law Specialist | Gary J. Gottfried
Gary J. Gottfried
Gary is certified as a Family Law Specialist by The Ohio State Bar Association and has been engaged in the practice of Family Law since 1973. He has been named an "Ohio Super Lawyer" every year since 2005, and was selected as one of Ohio's Top 100 Lawyers.
Lawyer | Eric Brown
Eric Brown
Eric joined our firm in 2007 after graduating Magna Cum Laude from the Capital University Law School.
Lawyer | Meredith B. Udolph
Meredith B. Udolph
Meredith joined our firm in 2002. She is a graduate of the Capital University Law School Paralegal program and received her accreditation in 2004.
Works for Family Law | Heather Bethel
Heather Bethel
Heather joined our firm in early 2002 and is an assistant to Gary Gottfried. Heather works exclusively in the area of Family Law.