Experienced Family Law Representation in Dayton, Ohio
Anne Harvey provides direct, honest, and highly experienced guidance for divorce, child custody, support, and other difficult family law matters. As an independent attorney, Anne works personally with every client — not a rotating team of associates.
Contacting Anne Harvey Law through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.
- 30+
- Years of Experience
- OSBA Board Certified
- Family Relations Law Specialist
- AV Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
Undoubtedly you have read many lawyer profiles and they all seem the same. That’s because most of them are the same — we all went to school for years on end and we all passed the same hard tests.
“My independence sets me apart from other lawyers.”
You should consider me as your lawyer because I have been a client and I understand the complexities of the lawyer-client relationship. I know what works and what doesn’t.
You should consider me as your lawyer because I have the experience and credentials that are often seen in large law firms.
More importantly, I have the street smarts to understand that clients do not hire large firms — clients hire lawyers, and clients stay with lawyers who tell them the truth about their cases and don’t try to retire on their clients’ dime.
Here are my written credentials and experience. I am proud of my accomplishments and my practice. I have earned all that I have.
I am an OSBA Board Certified Specialist in the Field of Family Relations Law, and I have received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available. I devote my professional life to divorce, custody, fathers’ rights, domestic violence, appeals, and all other issues relating to families and children. My practice and philosophy are described below. I am committed to excellence and life-long associations with clients and people I like.
Anne is an OSBA Board Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law handling cases in Divorce, Dissolution, Child Custody, Parental Rights, Grandparents’ Rights, Child Support, and Visitation. She practices in Southwest Ohio in counties including Montgomery, Warren, Greene, Clark, and Miami. To find out if she can help you, just call for a friendly, no-frills session to find out if she is the right lawyer for you.
Practical, Experienced Counsel for Difficult Family Matters
Anne Harvey represents clients throughout Dayton and Southwest Ohio in the following areas of family law.
Divorce & Dissolution
Guidance through contested divorce or an agreed dissolution, with clear explanations of your options under Ohio law.
Learn moreChild Custody
Direct counsel on parental rights, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, and shared parenting arrangements.
Learn moreChild Support
Clear explanations of how child support is calculated in Ohio, and representation when support orders need to be established or modified.
Learn moreParenting Time & Visitation
Practical guidance on establishing, enforcing, or modifying parenting time schedules.
Learn moreSpousal Support
Representation on spousal support (alimony) questions, from initial requests to later modification.
Learn moreLegal Separation
Advice on legal separation as an alternative to divorce, including how it affects property, support, and parental rights.
Learn moreFathers' Rights
Focused representation for fathers pursuing fair treatment in custody, parenting time, and support matters.
Learn moreDomestic Violence & Protection Orders
Assistance with civil protection orders and the family-law issues that often accompany domestic violence matters.
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Anne’s Difference
“Clients hire lawyers who tell them the truth about their cases.”
Anne Harvey built an independent practice so that clients receive direct access to an experienced attorney, rather than being passed through a large firm. That independence shapes how she works with every client.
- You work directly with Anne — not a rotating team of associates or paralegals.
- Straightforward, honest advice about your options, priorities, and likely challenges.
- Credentials and experience comparable to a large firm, in an independent practice.
- A personal understanding of the lawyer-client relationship, built over 30+ years.
- Practical judgment paired with legal knowledge, tailored to your actual circumstances.
Helping Clients Through Difficult Transitions
Divorce, custody disputes, and support concerns bring real emotional and financial pressure. Anne helps clients cut through that stress and make informed decisions.
Your Legal Position
A clear explanation of where you stand under Ohio family law, in plain language.
Your Available Options
An honest look at the realistic paths forward, including their trade-offs.
Immediate Priorities
Help identifying what needs attention first, and what can wait.
What to Expect
A practical sense of how the process works and how long it may take.
Client Testimonial
“She will not steer you wrong and will be honest with you. She never fed me any lies. In Anne you have it all — she delivers what she says she will, as long as you do your part too.”— Former Client, Anne Harvey Law
Every family law matter is different. Past client experiences do not predict or guarantee the outcome of your case.
Serving Dayton and Southwest Ohio
Anne Harvey represents family law clients based in Dayton, Ohio and throughout the surrounding counties of Southwest Ohio.
Anne meets clients from across the region for consultations and representation. If you are unsure whether your location is served, contact the firm to ask.
- Montgomery County
- Warren County
- Greene County
- Clark County
- Miami County
Common Questions About Ohio Family Law
General answers to help you get oriented. These do not substitute for advice about your specific situation.
- It's generally helpful to speak with a family lawyer as soon as you are seriously considering divorce or separation, or as soon as a custody, parenting time, or support issue arises. Getting informed early can help you understand your options before decisions are made.
- A divorce is a contested court proceeding used when spouses do not agree on all issues. A dissolution is available when both spouses have already reached a full agreement on property, support, and parenting matters, and ask the court to approve it. Which path fits depends on your circumstances.
- Ohio courts decide the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities based on the best interest of the child, considering factors such as each parent's relationship with the child, the child's adjustment to home and school, and each parent's ability to cooperate. Every case is evaluated on its own facts.
- Custody and support orders can sometimes be modified when there has been a significant change in circumstances since the original order. Ohio law sets specific standards for when a modification will be considered, and the details of your situation matter.
- It's helpful to bring any existing court orders or agreements, recent income documentation, a general timeline of events, and a written list of your questions. This helps make the most of your time together.
- Anne Harvey represents clients in Dayton and throughout Southwest Ohio, including Montgomery, Warren, Greene, Clark, and Miami counties.
Take the First Step Toward Clarity
When you reach out, Anne will review the general nature of your matter and discuss next steps directly with you. There is no obligation to move forward, and you will always know who you are working with.
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