Child Custody

Throughout life in Ohio circumstances can change over time. As circumstances change people may need to move from where they currently live as a result. People may have their families grow, get a new job or be relocated within their company, simply need or want more...

Seeing one’s child as often as possible after divorce is a priority for most parents. Unfortunately, life is complicated and can get in the way faster than people realize. For example, an amazing career opportunity or sick loved one might mean that it is time to move...

Divorcing couples often fight over many issues during the divorce, but the battle over custody of the children often makes for the most contentious disagreements. In some cases, parents are able to put their differences aside and come up with a shared parenting plan...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 other...

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...

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...