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Divorce is not the end of your story. With clarity, compassion, and a steady plan, I’ll help you turn the page and move into the next season with confidence.

Guidance for Every Step of the Process

Whether you’re navigating divorce, custody, or mediation, John offers practical solutions with compassion and clarity.

  • Divorce can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. John provides steady legal guidance with compassion and clarity, helping you protect your future and move forward with confidence.

  • For couples ready to move on respectfully, dissolution offers a more cooperative approach. John helps simplify the process, making sure agreements are fair, balanced, and focused on starting the next chapter.

  • Not every case belongs in a courtroom. Mediation creates space for open conversation and creative solutions. John facilitates respectful dialogue to help families find common ground.

  • Few matters are more important than your children’s well-being. John provides thoughtful guidance on custody arrangements and support obligations, always prioritizing stability, fairness, and the best interests of your family. Whether through negotiation or in court, he works to create solutions that protect your children and help you move forward.

  • Dividing property and debts can feel complicated, but clarity is possible. John provides practical strategies to ensure assets are divided fairly and financial burdens are handled responsibly.

  • When a loved one needs care, guardianship provides legal protection. John guides families through this process with compassion, ensuring decisions are made in the best interest of the vulnerable.

Compassionate counsel, practical solutions, and strong advocacy when you need it most.

For over 30 years, John P. Johnson has stood alongside families in Ohio during life’s most challenging transitions. From divorce and dissolution to custody and guardianship, John blends deep legal knowledge with genuine care for the people he serves. His approach is rooted in fairness, honesty, and the belief that even in the hardest seasons, there is a path forward. Whether through thoughtful negotiation or strong representation in court, John’s focus is always on protecting what matters most… your family, your future, and your peace of mind.

Trusted Guidance for Life’s Most Difficult Moments

Hundreds of Satisfied Clients
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  • “Mr. Johnson is always professional and timely when he appears in court. Additionally, he is well prepared and makes reasonable, sound arguments.”

  • “John is a very good attorney who will always "go to bat" for you. He also has a very practical side to him which helps him in guidance.”

  • “Mr. Johnson is highly respected in the community and I recommend him for your legal needs."

 FAQs

  • In Ohio, you must meet residency requirements (living in the state for at least six months). A divorce starts when one spouse files a complaint. The other spouse has a chance to respond. The case may then involve negotiations, mediation, or a trial if issues remain unresolved.

  • Child support is calculated based on both parents’ incomes, the number of children, healthcare and childcare costs, and how much time the children spend with each parent. Ohio uses state guidelines to ensure fairness.

  • There’s no legal advantage to filing first in Ohio. However, filing first can set the tone, allow you to request temporary orders (like custody or support), and give you a sense of control in the process.