Dean Edward Hines Co., LPA - OSBA Certified Family Law Specialist - Dayton, OH

Board Certified Family Law Specialist in Dayton, Ohio

Selecting the right attorney during major life transitions requires proven depth of knowledge and recognized credentials. Established in 1994, Dean Edward Hines Co., LPA offers unmatched experience in family law, domestic relations, and tax resolution across Montgomery County, Greene County, and surrounding Ohio communities. Founding attorney Dean Edward Hines holds the prestigious distinction of being an Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, an honor achieved by fewer than one percent of practicing attorneys in Ohio through rigorous peer evaluation, comprehensive examination, and demonstrated courtroom excellence.

Comprehensive Divorce and Domestic Relations Advocacy

Whether navigating an amicable dissolution or an intensely contested high-asset divorce, clients benefit from aggressive yet measured advocacy. When you need to hire a lawyer who understands both complex financial balance sheets and sensitive family dynamics, Dean Edward Hines Co., LPA delivers trusted counsel across a wide spectrum of domestic matters:

• Contested divorce proceedings, dissolution of marriage, and legal separation
• Allocation of parental rights, sole and shared child custody, and detailed parenting time schedules
• Child support calculations, deviation requests, and spousal support orders
• High-net-worth property division, executive compensation, business valuation, and retirement asset distribution
• Military divorce matters addressing federal regulations, pension divisions, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base service members
• Drafting and evaluating prenuptial agreement contracts and post-nuptial arrangements
• Civil protection orders and legal advocacy concerning domestic violence

IRS Tax Controversy and Ohio State Tax Debt Resolution

In addition to premier family law services, the firm maintains an extensive practice resolving complex tax conflicts with the Internal Revenue Service and the Ohio Department of Taxation. With over thirty years of experience negotiating directly with IRS revenue officers and tax examiners, Dean Hines provides authoritative guidance for individuals and small business owners facing severe tax liabilities. Core tax resolution services include:

• Negotiating offers in compromise to settle federal and state tax debt for less than the full balance
• Establishing manageable IRS installment agreements and partial payment plans
• Halting IRS wage garnishments, bank levies, and federal tax lien filings
• Securing innocent spouse relief and currently not collectible status
• Resolving Ohio Department of Taxation state audits, sales tax disputes, and payroll tax penalties

Transparent Guidance and Free Consultations

Recognized with an AV Preeminent rating and the Platinum Client Champion distinction from Martindale-Hubbell, Dean Edward Hines Co., LPA is committed to clear client communication, strategic clarity, and predictable payment arrangements. If you need to find an attorney for an urgent family transition or pressing tax crisis, contact the Dayton office to schedule a free initial legal consultation available Monday through Friday.