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Domestic / Family law

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The LASC Domestic team addresses all civil legal issues dealing with the family.  These include:domestic law
  • Domestic violence and obtaining civil protection orders
  • Divorce
  • Child custody
  • Child support
  • Spousal support

Dissolution Workshop

The Domestic team at LASC also offers a Dissolution of Marriage Online Workshop.  You can find it here.


Are you are a victim of domestic violence?

domestic-violence-abuse-international1We can help you obtain a civil protection order to protect you from your abuser. If possible, please contact our intake department at 614-241-2001 immediately to complete an application. You can also file an application for assistance online through our website. In addition to our services, if you are in immediate danger from domestic violence or abuse, or if there is a threat to your immediate safety, please call 911 for help from the police.

You may also call the domestic violence shelter CHOICES at 244-4663.


Resolve your disputes with mediation

What is mediation? This video will explain how separating couples can resolve their differences and come to agreement about their children, property, and debts without an expensive and lengthy court fight. You will also see a couple mediate a visitation problem.
Click on the arrow in the box below to start the video.

 

 

Newsflash

Homeowners - If you are in foreclosure or facing the possibility of foreclosure, the Legal Aid Society of Columbus is here to help! Attorneys are available to assist you with foreclosure defense, mediation, and negotiations with your mortgage company. Please call 2-1-1 as soon as you believe you are going to fall behind on your mortgage... the sooner you call, the more likely Legal Aid will be able to help you stay in your home!