Divorce
Attorney
Columbus Ohio
Divorce
Attorney
Columbus Ohio
Divorce
Attorney
Columbus Ohio
The most important first step in pursuing your divorce case is choosing the right lawyer for you. Napolet Law has extensive experience in litigating highly contested and complex child custody issues, spousal support, and division of debt and assets within a contested divorce scenario.
Sometimes clients’ originally believe that their case can be resolved in an uncontested and inexpensive manner, only to find out after consultation that their goals and objectives cannot be met in this fashion. If that is the case, we can provide highly aggressive representation in a complex and adversarial proceeding. We have extensive experience in litigation, spanning two decades.
“My mission is to guide, protect, advise and empower clients with honest, trustworthy and intelligent legal advice.”
Mario Napolet
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It’s my belief that a lot of cases should be resolved in an uncontested fashion to save frustration and heartache. I advise my clients on the factual and legal issues in any given case and empower my clients to make informed and intelligent decisions concerning whether their case should be litigated, mediated or tried before a judge.
Attorney Mario Napolet, Divorce Lawyer
I’ve been there, both personally and professionally, handling in excess of over one thousand divorce cases in my career spanning almost twenty five years of contested and uncontested divorce cases. I’m truly empathetic to my clients and I have a deep personal understanding of sitting on the same side of the desk as the clients that I represent.
My mantra to prospective clients is:
“The real winners in contested divorce cases are generally the lawyers, and the biggest losers most of the time are the children.”
I pride myself on aggressive representation and a charismatic courtroom presence; however, I also understand the dynamic of practicing in the arena of divorce and custody.
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I graduated from the University of Akron, School of Law in 1998 and was admitted to practice law in Ohio in May, 1999. At that time I practiced mainly criminal defense law in Ohio.
I was then admitted to practice law in Nevada in January, 2001 and was employed with a high-end criminal defense attorney by the name of John Momot. John was in the movie Casino and played himself as a Las Vegas attorney. Awesome trivia. Great man, attorney and friend until he passed away recently. While there, I had the luxury and privilege of working on nationally televised criminal cases as well as handling all of John’s family law cases. I began my own law practice in Nevada in 2002, practicing in the areas of criminal defense, divorce and custody, personal injury and business and corporate litigation. Don’t worry though, I was always and remained a Buckeye through and through as I grew up in Northeast Ohio and relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 2009! Today, I reside in Powell, Ohio with my wife and three children, Rosey the mini poodle and Luna, our black cat. (I tell my kids that. I am going to write a book about love and the title will be “The White Dog & The Black Cat” lol!)
As far as my children, being a dad is my favorite first job, no contest. Their sweet smiles, warm laughter, kindness and compassion are all a constant reminder of why I’m here, and why I truly want to help families like mine in Central Ohio.
I have focused both my Nevada and Ohio law practices in the area of Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support (Alimony), Asset and Debt Distribution as well as division of complex business interests within contested divorce cases.
I’ve aggressively represented clients in highly contested divorce cases; including high asset, high conflict cases involving child custody, child support, spousal support and division of marital businesses. At the same time, I empower my clients with the expertise to make informed decisions as to whether the client’s case needs to be litigated or if there’s the possibility of settlement and both parties to the divorce may be able to resolve all issues in their case. In these settlement scenarios, my clients and opposing parties make decisions jointly concerning the future of their children, finances and their goals and objectives on a move forward basis.
We Specialize in the Following Practice Areas:
Divorce
In a contested divorce case the issues cannot be resolved between the parties and the case needs to be heard by a judge after the proper discovery and depositions of the parties and witnesses has taken place. At your initial consultation, Attorney Mario R. Napolet will meet with you and discuss the facts, circumstances and issues involved in your divorce case.
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After proper consultation, Mario will advise on the best course of action considering the law and the best interest of yourself and more importantly your children, as well as your goals and objectives in pursuing your case.
Dissolutions & Uncontested Divorces
In an uncontested divorce or dissolution, the parties agree on all of the issues including child custody, child support, parenting time and division of assets and debts. Attorney Mario Napolet has extensive knowledge in mediation and dispute resolution and this is the most cost-effective way to terminate a marriage.
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Child Custory
The allocation of parental rights and responsibilities relates to legal and residential custody of your children or child. Sole custody of children to one parent provides that parent with legal and residential custody and is warranted in some circumstances. Parenting time for the nonresidential parent must be addressed as well. Child support will be determined pursuant to the Ohio Child Support Guidelines.
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In certain cases child custody can be modified and shared parenting can be terminated in the event there is a change in circumstances and the best interests of the children warrant a shift or modification of custody or termination of shared parenting.
These are legal terms of art and you need an experienced attorney to determine if such facts exist in your particular case to warrant the filing of a Motion to Modify Custody and Parenting Time or to Terminate Shared Parenting.
Child Support
The whole rationale and public policy behind statutory child support in Ohio is to equalize the incomes of the parents’ respective households. Napolet Law will discuss your goals and objectives for both you and your children regarding the financial welfare of your child or children on a moving forward basis.
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Child support orders are payable until the child reaches 18 years old or graduates from high school, whichever occurs last. The order may continue until age 19 if a child is still attending high school full time. Child support may continue beyond age 18 as well if the child is under a medical disability as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code.
In Ohio, child support is modifiable subsequent to a divorce case when there is a material change in financial circumstances which warrant a modification of the child support amount based upon the incomes of the parties at the time of the divorce and the income of the parties subsequent to the divorce if a significant change has occurred.
Third Party Custody
I have represented grandparents and other relatives seeking custody of minor children who are seeking to protect the best interests of a baby, teenager or child within their family. I have also represented grandparents seeking visitation rights with their grandchildren.
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I have also defended biological parents from grandparents or third parties from pursuing custody when it is not warranted in certain factual cases.
Spousal Support
In Ohio, the most contested and complex issue to be decided by the court is an award of spousal support from one spouse to another. The reason that this issue is so complex is that there is no statutory formula to calculate spousal support (unlike child support) and the decision is within the sound discretion of the trial court. Our firm can provide guidance and aggressive representation in pursuing these types of cases.
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“I have found Mario Napolet to be a very honest, sincere man. As a lawyer he is an aggressive, detailed oriented, results driven, proactive lawyer. He stays on top of every little detail. He stays in communication with you and you are never left wondering what is happening. He is easily accessible by phone, email or in person. I had a very unusual, complicated, difficult custody battle and he was proven to be a valuable asset. Not all lawyers would have taken my case on, but he did and I’m very grateful and fortunate that he did.”
J. Jackson
Nichole
“I can’t say enough about how wonderful Mario was at handling my divorce! He got me a good deal and was always available when I needed to talk or have a question. He was encouraging to me when I was feeling defeated. My ex made things as difficult as he could, but Mario kept me afloat. I loved working with him and we still stay in touch. I highly recommend him!”
Christine Z.
“Mario represented me during a very emotional and trying time in my life. Mario is knowledgeable, compassionate and aggressive. When you work with Mario, you know he truly cares about the outcome of your case. Mario is the real deal.”
L.C.
Dalia
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Dublin, Ohio 43017
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