Kirkland & Sommers Co., L.P.A. - Dayton, OH

Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Dayton, Ohio

Facing a marital separation or parental dispute is an intensely stressful experience. When your financial stability and parental rights are on the line, you need a lawyer whose entire practice is committed to Ohio domestic relations law. At Kirkland and Sommers Co., L.P.A., individuals across Dayton, Centerville, and Montgomery County find compassionate advocacy. Limiting their practice strictly to family law, the firm protects client rights and secures equitable resolutions.

Founded in 1986 by James Kirkland and led by managing partner Brian Sommers, the firm brings over one hundred years of combined family law experience. Partner Brian Sommers is an Ohio State Bar Association Board Certified Family Relations Law Specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The firm attorneys are deeply familiar with local domestic relations judges and magistrates, providing clients a distinct advantage in trials and negotiations.

Strategic Divorce and Asset Division

When individuals must hire an attorney to protect businesses, retirement accounts, or real estate during marital dissolution, the firm provides meticulous representation:

• Contested Divorce: Litigating complex disputes involving business assets, separate property tracing, and contentious custody battles.
• Dissolution of Marriage: Guiding couples through agreed separations to resolve property and parenting terms efficiently.
• High-Asset Valuations: Analyzing corporate holdings, pensions, executive compensation, and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.
• Spousal Support: Formulating compelling cases for fair alimony awards, durations, and post-decree modifications.

Child Custody and Support Solutions

When parents need to find a lawyer to advocate for their parental bond and their children best interests, the practice delivers strategic counsel:

• Child Custody and Shared Parenting: Formulating practical parenting plans that protect parental involvement and child welfare.
• Child Support Calculations: Ensuring accurate support orders under Ohio guidelines, accounting for medical and educational needs.
• Post-Decree Modifications: Adjusting custody schedules and support amounts when significant changes in circumstances arise.
• Relocation Disputes: Advocating for parents in contentious move-away hearings before local domestic relations courts.

Protection Orders, Adoption, and Prenuptial Agreements

The practice also assists families with protective interventions and marital planning:

• Civil Protection Orders: Securing emergency protective orders for domestic violence victims and defending against false accusations.
• Adoption Services: Guiding stepparents and relatives through Ohio probate adoption procedures and home studies.
• Prenuptial Agreements: Drafting enforceable premarital agreements to protect family assets and pre-marital property.

Why Clients Choose Kirkland and Sommers Co., L.P.A.

Clients choose the firm for its exclusive dedication to domestic relations and verified credentials:

• Exclusive Family Law Practice: Devoting 100 percent of practice resources exclusively to divorce and family law.
• Board-Certified Leadership: Led by an OSBA Board Certified Family Relations Law Specialist and AAML Fellow.
• Over a Century of Experience: Unmatched depth of knowledge in Dayton and southwest Ohio domestic relations courts.

Protect your children, assets, and future. Contact Kirkland and Sommers Co., L.P.A. today to schedule your consultation.