Family Law

Co-custody agreements, relationship agreements, civil protective orders, domestic violence, testamentary and living wills, trusts, and health care powers of attorney with expertise in the areas of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues. Divorce, dissolution, grandparent rights, post-decree modification and enforcement, contempt actions and prenuptial agreements.

• Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Name Changes
• Restraining Orders
• Enforcement Actions

• Child Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Abuse

• Child Support
• Children's Rights
• Custody
• Foster Care
• Visitation

• Civil Unions
• Domestic Partnerships
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
• Living Together/Cohabitation
• Power of Attorney
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

• Age Discrimination
• Competency Hearings
• Guardianships & Conservatorships
• Powers of Attorney
• Healthcare Power of Attorney
• Tax Planning

• Grandparent Rights
• Termination of Parental Rights

Divorce

Divorce, dissolution, separation only, post-decree modification of custody, spousal support and child support, civil protective orders, sole custody and shared parenting, antenuptial agreements.

• Child Support
• Custody/Visitation Rights
• Division of Property
• Restraining Orders

OH, Jan 1984
Bar Number: 0011657

Supreme Court of the United States; U.S. District Court, Northern & Southern Districts of Ohio; Second, Third, Forth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and Eleventh U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal.

American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, Central Ohio Association for Justice, Federal Bar Association.

I teach as well as attend continuing legal education seminars on family law, collections, personal injury, and criminal law. I attend advanced continuing legal education seminars in the areas of business and corporate law, litigation and ethics. I always exceed the required amount of continuing education hours.

Addy v Addy: In this case it was established that a court may not place a lien upon retirement funds in order to secure payment of future spousal support.

Howell v Howell: In this case it was established that a court may impute income to a party based on appreciation in real estate for purposes of determining child support and spousal support.

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The legal services provided by my firm include: family law, business & corporate law, civil litigation, criminal law, personal injury law, real estate, professional malpractice and probate law.

Golden & Meizlish was established in 1984. Our firm is available to serve all of your needs. Before complications arise, or even after they do, we provide the expertise and counsel you need to help you with your legal issues. We provide the understanding, atmosphere and personal attention you deserve. Our seasoned professionals are committed to delivering the highest quality legal services available in a timely, aggressive and cost effective manner.

Prior to establishing the firm I was litigation supervisor and in-house legal counsel for The Oil & Gas Insurance Company. I also was the founder and director of Ohio Dispute Resolution, which provides alternative dispute resolution services.

BV Rating by Martindale Hubbell; Family Law Committee, Family Court Liaison and Judicial Screening Committee, Columbus Bar Association; Distinguished Alumni Award, Capital University Law School; Outstanding Student Volunteer Award, The Ohio State University; Active in providing services as well as speaking to groups in the deaf & hard of hearing community; Judicial Panelist, Ohio Mock Trial Competition; Member, Board of Trustees, CATCO; Past Member, Center for New Directions; Pro-Bono Award, Legal Aid Society.

Traci Wurschmidt.

(614) 253-5071

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Yes

None, We do provide sign language interpreters for deaf clients.

Fixed price services are available for the drafting of agreements, uncontested divorces and dissolutions, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other limited matters.

$275 per hour. Associates and staff are billed at lower rates.

Telephone consultations are free. The fee for an in-office consultation is determined on a case by case basis and ranges from $150 to $275. There is no time limit on a consultation.

I do not have a typical retainer. The retainer amount varies on a case by case basis.