Child Custody

It is a common assumption that courts in Ohio give preference to mothers in child custody cases. This probably stems from the past when courts did often immediately assign custody to the mother. This was based on outdated gender roles where the mother stayed home with...

As the father of a child in Ohio, you may worry about your legal rights. It used to be that fathers had little rights and the mother usually had all the control, but times have changed. The law now is such that it aims to involve both parents equally in the decision...

Ohio parents know that one of the hardest parts of divorce has nothing to do with retirement, property, or other such matters. Child custody can often be the top disputed matter. These matters are also handled differently depending on how the divorce...

Divorce is a difficult experience for children because their foundational relationship with their parent changes. They will often worry about the loss of love and affection from either parent in the process of divorce, as well as whether their behavior somehow...

You are going through a challenging divorce from your former spouse in Ohio and are coping with the difficulties of arranging child custody. However, you are questioning whether or not you should seek to have the parental rights of your former spouse revoked. Such an...

As a resident of Ohio who is considering splitting up with your partner, you may be asking yourself what path you should take. Would a traditional divorce be best? What about a legal separation? Maybe dissolution is right, instead. Greg R. Lewis ESQ., [nap_names...

When it comes to co-parenting, you can expect to feel quite a bit of stress. Even with a parenting agreement in place, there's something awkward about conversing with your ex-spouse after your divorce is final. Fortunately, with the right co-parenting tips guiding...

Divorce is tough on children no matter the circumstances, but it's especially hard when moving homes. While any move can be stressful for kids, doing so after divorce only compounds the sadness and confusion that naturally result. Fortunately, there are things you can...

It is not an easy task for the court to make decisions in custody cases. This is why you are highly encouraged to come to an agreement without the court having to intervene. However, that is not always possible. In such cases, the court will take into consideration...

Divorce is hard on children because their family is changing. It does not help when their parents enter into a custody dispute. While the goal of Ohio courts is to keep the best interests of the child in mind, the court really cannot do anything about how parents act...