Experienced Northeast Ohio Divorce Attorney
Helping Individuals Find Effective Solutions to Family Law Disputes
At the Law Offices of Andrew J. Simon in Independence, I have over 21 years of experience representing men and women in all matters involving divorce and family law. Sensitive to the stress and anguish that can accompany the breakup of a marriage, I see my role toward my clients as not only that of a lawyer, but a counselor.
With this in mind, my primary goal is to provide efficient and effective solutions that help you avoid the emotional and financial costs of family law litigation. However, if necessary to protect your interests, I will take your case to trial and aggressively fight for you. I believe that every case presents unique circumstances, and I approach every one with the understanding and attention it deserves.
With over two decades of experience in family law and litigation, you can take assurance in my ability to know when to settle a family law dispute and when to take it to court. Contact me for a consultation:
- Divorce. I handle all matters related to divorce, including child custody and visitation, spousal support/alimony and the division of marital debts and assets. I work with men and women throughout the course of a divorce proceeding, from the decision to file to trial, if necessary.
- Child custody and visitation. I will help you implement a parenting and companionship plan that promotes the best interests of your children while protecting your rights as a parent. I will also help ensure that child support obligations are consistent with custody and visitation arrangements.
- Alimony/spousal support. I will help you determine whether alimony/spousal support is warranted under Ohio law and, if so, how much will have to be paid and for how long.
- Prenuptial agreements. If you are bringing substantial assets into a marriage, if you have children from a previous marriage or if you have substantial retirement assets earned before a marriage, I can help you protect your interests with a prenuptial agreement.
For individuals who are facing the breakup of their marriage and who wish to minimize the cost and anguish of a divorce proceeding, I handle marital dissolutions. In a marital dissolution, parties enter into an agreement to dissolve a marriage, rather than pursuing divorce litigation. For many clients, this is an option worth exploring: We can start with dissolution and then file for divorce, in the event that the marital dissolution does not work out.
Moreover, I represent individuals in paternity proceedings seeking to establish or deny the biological relationship. I work with men and women seeking to establish paternity, whether to establish a right to companionship or receive child support.
To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your family law matter, contact my offices or call me at (216) 525-8890. My offices are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening hours are available by appointment. I accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Law Offices of Andrew J. Simon
6000 Freedom Square Drive
Freedom Square 2, Suite 380
Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 525-8890
Fax: (216) 642-5814