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Divorcing parents often make matters related to their children the top priority in their court proceedings. They want to have as much time with their children as possible and to maintain a degree of influence over their health, faith and education. Typically, family...
Child support payments are designed to provide financial assistance to the custodial parent, helping ensure that the child's basic needs are met. However, life is ever-evolving, and what may have been suitable child support arrangements at the time of the divorce or...
Historically, family courts favored awarding custody to mothers, assuming they were naturally better caregivers. Fathers, in turn, were often relegated to visitation rights. However, societal norms have shifted in recent decades, and the legal system has adapted to...
Raising children in two homes can be challenging, but a parenting plan can make work more manageable. With a highly structured plan, you and the other parent will know your schedules, what to do during emergencies, and so on. However, as time goes by, your existing...
Some people change after a divorce. Thus, your children's other parent may not act as they did when you were married. If you opted for co-parenting due to its significant benefits but are having a hard time, you may be dealing with a difficult co-parent. A few...
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have kids and have agreed on a parenting plan, you should need accurate information to make fair decisions. Co-parenting offers many benefits, but practicality and fairness are key to its success. The following are four factors to...
Many children struggle when their parents decide to divorce. It is difficult for them to navigate the conflict between their parents. Many of them internalize the idea that they are somehow to blame for the end of the marriage. The less time they have with each of...
While many people are not aware of this, grandparents may have a right to visitation under Ohio law – although it depends on the circumstances. In fact, while grandparents have historically had no legal rights when it came to their grandchildren, Ohio now has specific...
Even though many people believe judges give preference to mothers during child custody disputes, Ohio courts are actually supposed to treat both divorced parents equally. In fact, Ohio even has a statute that expressly states that when a husband and wife decide to...
In Ohio, child custody arrangements are not necessarily set in stone. In fact, they can often be modified or changed as needed. For instance, if there is a shared-parenting decree and both parents agree as to a specific modification, a court will typically approve the...