Divorce / Family law

Decisions and orders given by judges in domestic relations courts can have severe, long-standing financial and emotional consequences. Family law is an extensive, complex, and constantly changing area of law that requires representation from attorneys who are well-versed and experienced in domestic relations law. The firm of Blakemore, Meeker and Bowler recognizes the immeasurable value of experience in domestic relations law.

Judge Richard V. Zurz Sr., is an attorney at Blakemore, Meeker & Bowler who dedicates his practice to domestic relations law. Judge Zurz formerly served as the Judge of the Summit County Domestic Relations Court for eighteen and a half years. In addition, Judge Zurz also served as the former chairman of the Akron Bar Association Family Law Committee.

One of the most common misconceptions regarding family law is that the practice of family law is limited to divorce. In actuality, family law encompasses many possible subjects such as:

• Divorce
• Dissolution
• Marital Property/Assets Versus Separate Property/Assets
• Valuation of Property/Assets
• Alimony/Spousal Support
• Child Support
• Child Custody
• Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities
• Recovery of Unpaid Child Support
• Recovery of Unpaid Alimony/Spousal Support
• Modification of Domestic Relations Court Orders
• Custody Rights for Parties Other than the Biological Parents
• Domestic Violence Issues
• Civil Protection Orders
• Modification of Child Support
• Modification of Child Custody
• Taking Action When a Party Fails to Comply with a Court Order

As evidenced above, the practice of family law involves much more than simply obtaining a divorce. Without adequate representation in domestic relations court, an individual is subject to numerous pitfalls and financial traps that can have severe consequences.

For the client, dealing with domestic relations issues can be emotionally taxing. The lawyers at Blakemore, Meeker understand that this can be a difficult time for the client. When providing representation in a domestic relations case, the attorneys at Blakemore, Meeker & Bowler strive to ensure that the client's past, present, and future interests are zealously protected.