On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Feb 27, 2020 | Child Custody
When a couple has made the difficult decision to divorce, one of their primary concerns, if the couple has children, will likely be child custody and how child custody will be determined. It is helpful for divorcing couples facing this situation to be familiar with...
On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Feb 19, 2020 | Child Custody
Divorce changes a lot of things, most of the time for the better. Ending an unhappy marriage can give a person the opportunity to explore new things, like different career paths and even places outside of Ohio. But compared with someone who does not have kids, a...
On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Jan 22, 2020 | Child Custody
You know how important it is to maintain a healthy relationship with your child, but it can be hard to find the right approach after divorce. It might be even more difficult if you do not live near him or her. But difficult does not mean impossible, and you probably...
On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Dec 23, 2019 | Child Custody
Ohio parents who share child custody with their former spouses will need to maintain relationships with them. One key to having a good relationship with the other parent is to keep the focus on the children. Any decisions that are made should be with their interests...
On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Dec 17, 2019 | Child Custody
A parent in Ohio may be given temporary custody of their child during a separation or divorce. The court will look at the child’s best interests when deciding who will be primarily responsible to give them care. In addition to separation or divorce, there are...
On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Dec 6, 2019 | Child Custody
While most parents in Ohio agree that shared parenting after a divorce is beneficial, there are some things that can cause a custodial parent to want to refuse visitation to the former spouse. There are a few illegitimate reasons to refuse child visitation. Many are...
On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Nov 26, 2019 | Child Custody
Many post-divorce custody arrangements in Ohio divide the child’s time with each parent more or less equally. Research strongly supports shared child custody after the dissolution of a marriage or relationship. Children tend to have better self-esteem and mental...
On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Nov 19, 2019 | Child Custody
Infidelity, addiction, financial mismanagement and other difficult situations can quickly lead to a high-conflict divorce for an Ohio couple. When at least one party involved is manipulative, narcissistic or emotionally immature, the problems can be compounded,...
On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Nov 4, 2019 | Child Custody
Some Ohio residents have likely noted that for a good part of the 20th century, fathers who sought joint custody after divorce did not commonly get the results they wanted. In most cases, courts sided with the mothers by giving them full custody. Over the last three...
On behalf of Harry Lewis Co., LPA | Oct 24, 2019 | Child Custody
Ohio parents may have concerns about an existing child custody or visitation order. While these concerns are normal, it may not necessarily be enough to forbid a child from having a relationship with both parents. In fact, parents may be held in contempt of court if...
