Focused on Families and Children
The end of a marriage can be a stressful time. It can be made less stressful by knowing that you are in capable and compassionate hands. As a family law and divorce attorney, Gary Gottfried has been helping families make their way through the full range of family law issues. Our firm will represent clients with issues related to:
- Divorce and dissolution of marriage
- Enforcement of orders and appellate work
- Separation agreements
- Child support and child custody Child Support and Child Custody
- Spousal support
- Paternity and parental rights
- Visitation, grandparents visitation
- Premarital agreements
- Same sex - domestic partnership issues
- International divorce actions
Certified Family Law Specialist
The Ohio State Bar Association has certified Gary Gottfried as a family law specialist. This certification is a result of proven expertise, on-going education and the opinion of peers and judges who practice in this area. Gary’s qualifications are outstanding and include being selected as a “Super Lawyer” in Ohio Family Law and selected as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Columbus.
World Wide Experience in International Custody Disputes
Few law firms have as much experience in international family law as does Gary J. Gottfried Co., LPA. Gary Gottfried was lead counsel in Friedrich v. Friedrich, which is the leading case in the world related to the Hague Convention and International Child Abduction. The objectives of the Hague Convention are:
"a) to secure the prompt return of children wrongfully removed to or retained in any Contracting State; and
b) to ensure that rights of custody and of access under the law of one Contracting State are effectively respected in other Contracting States.”
Our family law practice is based on respect. Our attorneys value our clients’ feelings and opinions. We return phone call promptly and try to be as accessible as possible. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Our 24-hour voice mail service (614-297-1211) and fax service (614-297-6387) will receive your call or fax at any time, or you may contact us via the internet.
We’re always available to respond to your legal needs and would welcome the opportunity to assist you.
Gary J. Gottfried Co., LPA
608 Office Parkway, Suite B
Westerville, OH 43082
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Phone: 614-297-1211
Fax: 614-297-6387
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