Child Custody

Child custody is one of the most hotly contested issues for spouses getting divorced. Both parties generally want what is in the best interests of the children, but there may be a difference in opinion of what this involves. In some cases, one or both parents do a...

If you have a child in your family, but the father or mother passes away, you might wonder about your visitation rights. Some family members might worry that with the passing away of your blood relative, your connection with the child might end. According to O.R.C....

Custody battles can become challenging when the parties do not agree. In these cases, you typically have to go before a judge, who will determine your custody arrangement. With a contentious custody dispute, an Ohio judge could order you to attend parenting classes or...

Trying to earn full custody of your children can be difficult. When you are looking to do what is best for your children, sometimes it can mean having them live with you full-time. Unfortunately, Ohio custody laws do not grant full custody to everyone who applies for...

Spending time with your child is very important. If you have negotiated a custody arrangement with your child's mother, you expect her to abide by the terms. Custody arrangements can be difficult. You want to make sure that your child's mother respects your...

According to information provided by Pew Research, there has been a marked increase in single-father families in the U.S. What factors are responsible for this surge in single father households? About the term “single father” Pew Research advises that “single father”...

Preparing for a child custody dispute is easily one of the most stressful family law issues any parent could experience. You love your child more than anything and you fear that you will lose precious time with them. At your court hearing, you will need the strongest...

As a single mother trying to provide the physical, financial and emotional support your children need, an absent father may add stress to the mix. His failure to share the co-parenting load after a breakup may make life more challenging. Child-rearing after a split...

When married parents welcome a child into their lives, they have joint custody of that child. Unmarried parents, however, do not necessarily have the same legal benefits, even if they are in a committed relationship. What should unmarried parents know about custody...

Parenting is difficult. Regardless of your family situation, raising a child is a challenging task. When you do not have the help of a second parent, you have extra hurdles to overcome. While single-parent families are more common today, there is still a disparity in...