Divorce & Dissolution

Contested Divorce and Marital Dissolution Agreements

Ending a relationship with your spouse or partner is a challenging ordeal. Dealing with stressful emotions and complicated financial arrangements takes the skill of an experienced attorney. If you are going through a divorce - whether a no fault divorce/dissolution or a contested divorce, call the Elyria, Ohio, law office of Berki & Nehr, LLC at 440-323-0687. We represent families throughout Lorain and Cuyahoga counties.

When seeking to end your relationship, it is important to understand the differences between a divorce and dissolution.

• Divorce: A divorce is a judicial decree ending a legal marriage. Divorces involve issues where you and your spouse disagree. These can take a lot of time to resolve. We understand some things are worth fighting to protect.
• Dissolution: Dissolution differs from a contested divorce in that dissolution involves a no contest separation. Usually a product of a mediation and separation agreement, you and your spouse will save time and money agreeing to major issues out of court. All major issues must be resolved before the separation agreement is filed with the court.

The experienced family law attorneys of Berki & Nehr, LLC will provide you with alternatives to litigating your divorce. Bearing in mind the costs associated with a trial, it is worth trying to sit down with your spouse to reach an amicable agreement over marital property, support, and child custody.

Ohio No Fault Divorce

If you are contesting issues during your divorce, you deserve an attorney who will stand up for your rights during trial. Under Ohio law, a no fault divorce/dissolution ends a marriage without a showing of fault by either party. You can petition the court to end the marriage despite the objections of your spouse. We will advocate for your rights throughout the process, striving to protect your interests.

To learn more about the differences between no fault divorce/dissolution and a contested divorce, call the law firm of Berki & Nehr, LLC at 440-323-0687. If you have questions for one of our lawyers, fill out and submit the attached contact us form.