Whether you are considering a divorce or your spouse has already filed, having sound representation from a qualified Cleveland divorce lawyer is essential. The orders that are established when your divorce is finalized can impact you and your family for years. Be sure that you have reliable legal counsel behind you from the start.
At Antonelli Family Law, I represent my clients in all aspects of the divorce process. I understand what is at stake in these cases, and I pursue every available option in an effort to obtain a settlement that fully accommodates your current and future needs. Divorce is disruptive enough for children of divorce without their parents involved in heated disputes.
At Antonelli Family Law, I represent my clients in all aspects of the divorce process. I understand what is at stake in these cases, and I pursue every available option in an effort to obtain a settlement that fully accommodates your current and future needs. Divorce is disruptive enough for children of divorce without their parents involved in heated disputes.
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Mariellen M. Antonelli, the principal and founding attorney of Antonelli Family Law, LLC, has practiced law for over 23 years.
Since she entered private practice, she has worked exclusively in the area of domestic relations and family law, helping individuals start new lives and crafting fair and reasonable solutions in divorce, child custody, spousal support, parenting time, the equitable division of assets, child support and other family law cases.
Since she entered private practice, she has worked exclusively in the area of domestic relations and family law, helping individuals start new lives and crafting fair and reasonable solutions in divorce, child custody, spousal support, parenting time, the equitable division of assets, child support and other family law cases.
Under Ohio law in order to file for divorce, you and/or your spouse must have been a resident of the state of Ohio for at least the past six months and of the county in which one of you live for at least 90 days. When a Complaint for Divorce has been filed, the Clerk of Courts will prepare a summons and the Defendant will be served with the Complaint for Divorce.
Child Support is monetary compensation from one parent of the child(ren) to the primary caregiver of the child(ren). Child support is used to financially support the child(ren) and provide for the things that the child(ren) need. The court will look to the best interests of the child as to ensuring that the arrangement is as fair as possible.
Unlike child support, which by statute provides a table of income and a formula as to the calculation of the child support. Spousal support on the other hand is not based on a formula. The Trial Court has the sole discretion by considering the 19 factors outlined in the spousal support statute to award or not award spousal support.
When at all possible, I strive to resolve cases outside of a stressful courtroom setting. Interest based resolution allows the parties to retain control of their case and make some of the most important and life changing decisions together. I often utilize tactics such as negotiation, mediation and the collaborative process to navigate through many domestic cases.
Reviews (10)
Diane Jones
Dec 20, 2021
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Mariellen was kind, responsive, and informative from the moment I first called her office. I knew from the moment I walked into the office that I was in good hands. When my husband approached me for a divorce, I was devastated. Not only was Mariellen informative and helpful, she was also kind, caring, and listened intently. Not once did I feel as though I was "just another client," but rather I felt like she was a friend guiding me through this awful period in my life... The initial consultation cost was worth every penny. $275 is a small price to pay for the amount of information and advice you
Ron Seifert
Nov 17, 2021
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Mariellen handled a difficult international divorce for me and spent a lot of time on my behalf researching the best process to use to get it done quickly and was extremely responsive. Mariellen is professional, knowledgeable, communicative and knows the legal system well. My divorce was completed quickly and painlessly. Highly recommend Mariellen and her law practice
Sarah Monroe
Oct 16, 2021
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Divorce in general is not a great experience. The whole process is up and down with most factors being outside of your control. However, I was happy with the outcome of the divorce and ended up getting everything I asked for. Albeit, what I asked for was reasonable. Mariellen gave good advice based on my budget and plan. The biggest comfort was being able to make payment plans while supporting my family.
Kevin Adamczyk
Sep 21, 2021
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Mariellen was an absolute pleasure to work with. She helped navigate the very complicated legal process though an exceedingly stressful point in my family's life. She was exceedingly responsive and was able to help both me and my spouse through our proceedings. She made us both feel very comfortable and made sure we both understood everything thoroughly.
Mike Helmink
Sep 19, 2021
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Samantha Jacobson
Aug 27, 2021
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Mariellen was retained in a highly contentious post decree modification by myself and my husband. For the duration of her working with us she responded kindly, quickly, and with the most dignified respect. When it came to a matter that my husband and I asked her to deviate from what she had recommended she took the time and patiently explained all of our options and let us know she was here to support us, ultimately making the decision that was best for our family. There will never be another family law attorney I would recommend over her. We will forever be grateful for the support and guidance
Rebecca Markle
May 19, 2021
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Kelsey Overacre
Apr 02, 2021
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Mark Pervine
Feb 24, 2021
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Mariellen is a class act and an extraordinary communicator, planner and advocate for your case. Most importantly is her direct, personal approach which demonstrates an extreme I Care message and feeling throughout this difficult process. I highly recommend her and her team to support your needs!
Mariellen is a class act and an extraordinary communicator, planner and advocate for your case. Most importantly is her direct, personal approach which demonstrates an extreme I Care message and feeling throughout this difficult process. I highly recommend her and her team to support your needs!
Aimee Neff
Aug 22, 2020
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The compassion, responsiveness and focus on what was best for my family during this difficult time exceeded my expectations. Mariellen was able to provide a detailed explanation of the divorce process while being supportive, compassionate, and patient. Antonelli Family Law provided me with excellent legal counsel. The focus was always on what was best for our children. I believe we were able to achieve that as a result of the compassion and understanding Mariellen showed to all parties involved. Divorce is a scary life changing event and I felt well taken care of by Antonelli Family Law.
