Compassionate Counsel for Family and Protective Law Matters
Serving Lucas County and Surrounding Areas
Meet David C. Shook
Trusted Toledo Attorney
With 34 years of legal experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping clients navigate challenging legal matters with clarity and confidence. Since beginning my practice in 1990, I’ve operated my own firm for years, briefly joining another firm from 2022 to early 2025 before reestablishing my independent practice. I focus on Family Law, OVI defense, Custody disputes, Protection Orders (DVCPOs/CPOs), Motions to Show Cause, and Divorce/Dissolution cases. My approach combines deep legal knowledge with practical solutions tailored to your needs.
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What’s the Difference Between Custody and Parenting Time?
Separation or divorce in Ohio is a stressful enough event but determining who makes decisions for the children and how much time each parent spends with them is even more confusing. Many parents think “custody” and “parenting time” are interchangeable terms, but under Ohio family law,…
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How Long Does a Civil Protection Order Last in Ohio?
Civil Protection Orders (CPOs) play a very important role in protecting victims of domestic violence, stalking, or threats in Ohio. The purpose of such an order is to restrict contact between an abuser and a victim, remove abusers from shared accommodation, and provide a safe environment…
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Who Gets the House in an Ohio Divorce?
Getting a divorce is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. Property division is one of the most complex and emotionally difficult issues in that process. Many spouses will naturally wonder: “Who gets the house?” In Ohio, property division in a divorce is…
