Raquel Ann Parish

Raquel Ann Parish is an OHIO based attorney who practices solely in the area of family and marital law. She graduated from the University of Maryland University College, Cum Laude, with a degree in Psychology. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the top tier rated University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland.

Ms. Parish has cared about family law issues throughout her career and she has consistently helped her family law clients reach amicable resolutions for their cases. She has successfully negotiated numerous martial settlement agreements and shared parenting plans, including child support. When cases are not able to resolve, Ms. Parish is a fierce advocate at trial. She maintains her commitment to families who need quality legal assistance when facing Family and Divorce disputes.

Ms. Parish believes in working closely with her clients to ensure that they understand their cases and that they understand the best and most realistic solutions to resolving their family law matters. She offers guidance and education to clients through each step of the process, helping to ease fears and providing expectations. Ms. Parish is committed to resolving case matters amicably, especially in cases involving children. Ms. Parish will vigorously protect client’s rights when necessary if the parties involved cannot agree concerning the case issues. She is experienced and ready to help you today.

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

J.D. | Law

State Bar of Ohio  # 0098643

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Maryland State Bar  # 1212120060

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Activities: Civil Litigation and Family Law

Maryland

Supreme Court of Maryland

Ohio

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Q. My huband said he filed for a divorce in February of this year 2024.

April 3, 2024

A: Parties to dissolution or divorce in Ohio have a right to have their own attorney review any documents they receive from another attorney who represents their spouse. When an attorney represents one party the attorney will most certainly write the documents in a way that is advantageous to their own client. All separation agreements in Ohio are valid and enforceable once they are signed. Issues of property and debt in a divorce or dissolution are final upon signing any agreement. It can be very difficult or impossible to ask for changes to agreements or court orders after documents are already signed and especially after the court has already granted the dissolution or divorce. Parties will want to ensure that they understand all issues and that all issues are resolved before they sign any papers. It is advisable for anyone going through divorce or dissolution in Ohio to seek legal representation. ... Read More

Q. If a 14 yr d wants to go live with one parent over another parent during a dissolution. Can that parent get full custody

April 2, 2024

A: Parties to a dissolution in Ohio must agree on all aspects of the dissolution or they cannot file for dissolution. When children are involved the parties must agree on custody, parenting time, child support and any other relevant issue concerning the children to have a dissolution. When parties are not sure how to address their issues in a dissolution or if the parties are not agreed it is highly advisable to retain a local attorney who can assist with the filing.

Q. Are there any cases that cite about Parent alienation Syndrome or Malicious Parent Syndrome?

August 11, 2023

A: Parent alienation Syndrome and Malicious Parent Syndrome are not recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as actual "Syndrome". A Divorce or Custody case in Ohio based solely on the issues of alienation and malicious parent fails to take into the consideration the best interest of the children. The best interest of the children is court's sole focus. Parties should focus on the best interest factors which can include evidence of alienation or malicous parent.