Meet John Cousins

John H. Cousins IV is a board-certified specialist in Family Relations Law, as recognized by the Ohio State Bar Association, with nearly two decades of experience guiding Ohio families through complex divorce and domestic-relations matters. He is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Columbus CEO’s Top Lawyers for his work in family law, and his background includes honors such as the Order of Barristers and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy. John is a co-author of chapters in Ohio Domestic Relations Law (Baldwin’s Ohio Practice), a leading treatise relied upon by practitioners and courts statewide, and he regularly presents CLE programs for judges and attorneys on domestic-relations and appellate issues. Before founding Cousins Family Law, John spent 11 years at a nationally recognized Columbus family-law boutique handling high-stakes trial and appellate matters. He also hosts the podcast Defending Your Wife, offering clear, practical insight on divorce, children, support, and prenuptial planning—all reflecting a calm, strategic, and family-focused approach to client representation.