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Welcome to the Law Office of
Mary Lou Ranney

Family law matters are emotionally charged issues which often require you to make rational decisions. The decisions you make over a short period of time can impact you for the rest of your life. Making the right choices for your individual case is a delicate balancing act.

When you are uncertain as to your next steps, Attorney Mary Lou Ranney will help you navigate your way through the legal process, whether that be a divorce, an uncontested adoption, a child support matter or something else.

With a practice dedicated to family law, Mary Lou Ranney and her compassionate staff will listen to your needs. Mary Lou Ranney provides legal services that are personalized to each client as an individual. Every client's situation is different, and every client has different needs. Mary Lou Ranney aims to provide aggressive and affordable legal services tailored to your needs.

Services

Divorce

Representation for contested and uncontested divorce, asset division, and support.

Dissolution

Cooperative termination of marriage when both parties agree on terms.

Custody

Advocating for children's best interests and parental rights.

Child Support

Handling initiation, enforcement, and modification of support orders.

Adoption

Navigating stepparent, grandparent, and agency adoption processes.

Protection Orders

Advocacy for Civil Protection Order prosecution and defense.

Grandparent Rights

Legal assistance for visitation or custody for grandparents.

Prenuptials

Protecting assets prior to marriage with sound legal agreements.

Criminal Defense

Defense for OVI/DUI and non-OVI criminal matters.

About Mary Lou

Mary Lou Ranney

Mary Lou was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 2000. She graduated from Marysville High School and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

Mary Lou’s primary area of practice is family relations law although she also assists clients with business and family immigration law matters. Upon graduation, she eventually took over this practice in 2017.

Mary Lou currently represents clients in divorce, dissolution, legal separation, custody, child support initiation and modification, adoption, spousal support/alimony, civil protection order prosecution and defense, power of attorney, name changes, and defense of abuse, neglect, and dependency matters.

Mary Lou is a member of the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Union County Bar Association and Knox County Bar Association.

Contact Us

(937) 243-8196
Fax: (937) 795-3409
MaryLou@yzmnlaw.com

Mount Vernon Office

401 West High St, Suite 7

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Marysville Office

1100 Innovation Way, Suite D

Marysville, OH 43040