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...
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Do grandparents in Ohio have visitation rights?
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...
Do mothers automatically get custody in Ohio?
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...
Can I ever modify a child custody order?
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...
Child and parental relocation laws in Ohio: The Basics
In Ohio, a parent cannot just pick and move to another state with a child in tow if that child is subject to a shared-parenting arrangement – unless, of course, he or she gets consent from the other parent or approval from the court. In fact, Ohio law expressly states...
Establishing parental rights as a father in Ohio
Being a dad is rarely easy, especially if you are a single father. Things can get even more complicated, however, if your ex-spouse or ex-girlfriend is not allowing you time with your child. Fortunately, you do have rights under Ohio law – although enforcing these...
Making co-parenting work after divorce
Divorce severs many of the physical and legal ties that bind you to your spouse. Following the end of your marriage, you’ll no longer live in the same home, won’t have joint banking or investment accounts and likely won’t share the title to property anymore. Once the...
Could your child benefit from a custody modification?
When you and your child’s other parent either separated or divorced, you likely drew up some sort of governing child custody arrangement. This arrangement may have been drawn up formally or informally, with or without the assistance of experienced family law...