Your Child's FutureDepends on WhoFights for You.
When your parental rights are on the line, you need more than a family law attorney. You need someone who has sat on the other side of the table — who knows how prosecutors and courts evaluate custody cases from the inside out.
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What You're Facing
Custody Cases Are Won or Lost on Strategy, Not Emotion.
You love your children. But the court doesn't decide custody based on who loves their kids more. It decides based on evidence, legal arguments, and the quality of your representation.
Most parents enter custody proceedings without understanding how courts actually evaluate cases. Laurie Gibson spent years inside the Hamilton County Prosecutor's office — she knows exactly what judges look for, what arguments work, and what mistakes cost parents their cases.
She Knows How the Other Side Thinks.
Before entering private practice, Laurie Gibson interned at the Hamilton County Prosecutor's office in the Children's Services Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency division — representing Job and Family Services in the adjudication of parental rights.
That experience gave her something most custody attorneys don't have: a firsthand understanding of how courts evaluate parental fitness, what evidence carries weight, and how high-conflict family dynamics are assessed from an institutional perspective.
Practice Areas
What Laurie Handles
This practice is devoted exclusively to custody and family law matters — not divorce, not business litigation. That focus means deeper expertise for your case.
Child Custody & Visitation
Whether you're establishing custody for the first time or fighting to modify an existing order, Laurie builds a case strategy grounded in Ohio's best-interest factors.
Shared Parenting Plans
A well-drafted parenting plan prevents future conflict. Laurie drafts plans that are specific, enforceable, and built to withstand the test of time.
High-Conflict Custody
When the other parent is uncooperative, manipulative, or dangerous, you need an attorney who has seen these dynamics from the prosecution side. That's Laurie's specialty.
Parenting Plan Modifications
Circumstances change. If your current order no longer serves your child's best interest, Laurie can petition for modification with a compelling factual record.
Grandparent Rights
Ohio law provides specific pathways for grandparents to seek visitation or custody. Laurie has deep experience navigating these specialized proceedings.
Paternity & Child Support
Establishing paternity is the foundation of parental rights. Laurie handles paternity actions and child support calculations in both Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
Client Experiences
What Clients Say
"She was a beast in the courtroom — totally prepared, always professional. She prepped my husband thoroughly for trial, won our case, and my husband received custody of his son. Laurie knows the law and will fight for you!"
"In a word, "COMPASSION!" She charged us NOTHING and sent us in the right direction with a TON of good information. Her focus was on what's best for our little girl and not what put money in her pocket. I now see why all of her reviews are 5 star."
New to the Process?
Not Sure What Hiring an Attorney Actually Involves?
Walk through the 8-step client journey — from your first call to the resolution of your case — with honest timelines and no sugarcoating.
Common Questions
Ohio Custody Law: What You Need to Know
Understanding how Ohio courts approach custody decisions helps you make better choices for your family. These are the questions Laurie hears most often.
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Your Relationship With Your Child Is Worth Fighting For.
Laurie offers a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your situation and help you understand your options. There's no obligation — just a direct conversation with an attorney who has spent 15 years fighting for parents in exactly your situation.