Family Law | BakerHostetler

“I will always count you among the people who have helped change my life for the better.”

— Client

When “family” and “law” intersect, we are prepared to help with thoughtful advice that emphasizes diplomacy, discretion and attention to detail.

Used the creation of trusts for the benefit of a less-propertied spouse as a way to meet that spouse’s monetary needs during a divorce while preserving family wealth for the benefit of future generations.
Employed a statute that allows for the appointment of a private judge to protect clients’ privacy.
Negotiated a parenting plan to preserve the relationship between children and both parents when family and professional demands threatened to pull the family apart geographically.
Successfully argued that equalization of income is not the law in Ohio and reversed an alimony order against the CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
Reversed a lifetime alimony award against the owner of a privately held company.
Handled successful appeals in the areas of business valuation and property division, including disputes over valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets.
Assisted a client in avoiding potential civil and criminal tax liability discovered during divorce proceedings through the use of the IRS’s voluntary disclosure program.
Oversaw the unwinding of a complicated closely held family investment entity that held virtually an entire multimillion-dollar marital estate and gave rise to significant tax liability exposure.
Represented an individual with world-class art collection with respect to valuation disputes.