Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Ohio
Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates is a dedicated family law firm serving clients in Ohio with over 35 years of combined legal experience. Our practice focuses on guiding individuals through complex family law matters with compassion, transparency, and a commitment to achieving equitable solutions. We specialize in divorce, child custody, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, and post-decree modifications, prioritizing client needs while maintaining a civil approach to conflict resolution.Our team actively contributes to improving Ohio's family law landscape through legislative advocacy, continuing education, and community engagement. We believe in empowering clients with clear explanations of their options, ensuring informed decision-making throughout the legal process. Our reputation for integrity, responsiveness, and client-centered advocacy has been built through decades of successfully navigating sensitive family law issues.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Post-Decree Modifications
Mediation Services
Never-Married Partners
Domestic Violence Cases
Grandparent Rights
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of combined experience in Ohio family law.
- Our team provides client-centered legal services with compassionate guidance.
- We actively contribute to improving Ohio's family law through legislative advocacy.
- Our attorneys specialize in interest-based mediation for conflict resolution.
- We maintain a strong reputation for integrity and client-focused advocacy.
What people say
Compassionate and understanding
Knowledgeable and professional
Responsive and thorough
Excellent courtroom advocacy
Highly recommend
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation, guiding clients through termination of marriage proceedings with strategic legal counsel. We handle property division, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations while minimizing conflict. Our attorneys have over 35 years of combined experience in Ohio divorce law, ensuring clients receive informed guidance throughout the process.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody matters, focusing on the child's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include custody evaluations, parenting time schedules, and modification requests. Our team has extensive experience handling complex custody disputes in Summit and Stark County courts.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and cohabitation agreements to protect assets and clarify financial responsibilities. Our attorneys ensure full legal compliance while addressing property division and spousal support provisions. We help couples establish clear parameters for their financial relationship through customized agreements.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate cooperative dispute resolution for family law matters, including divorce settlements and parenting plans. We focus on interest-based negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes while reducing emotional stress and legal costs associated with litigation.
Post-Decree Modifications
We assist clients with modifying existing court orders for child support, custody arrangements, and spousal support. Our team handles enforcement actions and modification requests based on changed circumstances, ensuring compliance with Ohio family law requirements.
People
Melissa A. Graham-Hurd
Attorney
Melissa Graham-Hurd has over 35 years of experience in Ohio family law, specializing in divorce, child custody, and mediation. She actively contributes to legislative improvements and continuing education for attorneys statewide.
Rebecca Black
Attorney
Rebecca Black focuses on domestic relations and juvenile court cases, returning to the firm in 2023 after specializing in criminal defense. She brings dedicated advocacy for family law clients.
Chandra M. Muster
Attorney
Chandra Muster specializes in family law with a background in criminal justice, providing comprehensive legal representation for divorce, custody, and support matters since 2007.
C. Jason Baab
Attorney
Jason Baab joined the firm in 2025, bringing experience in bankruptcy, estate planning, and family law to complement the firm's comprehensive legal services.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, post-decree modifications, mediation, and domestic violence cases.
How does your mediation process work?
Our mediation process focuses on interest-based negotiations to achieve mutually acceptable solutions for family law disputes without court intervention.
Do you handle cases for never-married parents?
Yes, we assist never-married parents with custody, visitation rights, child support, and property division matters.
What areas of Ohio do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Stark County, Summit County, and surrounding areas in Northeast Ohio.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at (330) 996-4099 to schedule an initial consultation with our family law attorneys.
Are your attorneys experienced in court proceedings?
Yes, our attorneys have decades of combined courtroom experience handling complex family law litigation.
