Family Law

Paternity ▪ Modification ▪ Family Law Attorneys

Family law involves the interaction between divorce, paternity, child custody, and support issues. The Elyria, Ohio, law firm of Berki & Nehr, LLC practices in a variety of areas of family law. To learn more about our practice areas call, 440-323-0687. We represent families throughout Lorain and Cuyahoga counties.

Our experienced family law attorneys will advise you about:

• Paternity: In cases where the paternity of your child is uncertain, any interested party may petition the court to determine the paternity of potential putative fathers.
• Court order modifications: Upon showing of a change in circumstances, the court will modify an original court order. Certain orders are modifiable, while others are never modifiable.

Ohio Paternity Cases

If paternity of your child is in question, call our family law attorneys to represent your interests effectively. Whether you are a mother seeking support for her child or a father wishing to establish parental rights, our lawyers can help. We can assist you during administrative proceedings aimed at establishing paternity. When those proceedings have run their course, we can protect your rights in court regarding paternity adjudications.

Paternity proceedings are often connected to child support issues, as well as custody/visitation. In certain cases, establishing paternity can be a factor relating to how support and custody issues are resolved. Our law firm has an established track record of asserting our clients' interests strongly in this area.

Family Court Order Litigation and Modification

After the final family court decree, circumstances may change that warrant additional court involvement. The failure to pay spousal and child support, the relocation of a child, loss of income, and other situations may require a modification or enforcement of a court order. Generally, courts will not modify a court order unless they determine there has been a substantial change in circumstances. In addition to an increase or decrease in income, circumstances allowing for a modification may include loss of a job or disparity in time spent with the children. We will petition the court for modification and enforcement orders.

To learn more about family law, paternity, and order enforcement call Berki & Nehr, LLC at 440-323-0687. Submit your questions to us by completing the attached contact us form.