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...
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4 factors to consider when making a parenting plan
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...
How parental relocation impacts kids in shared custody situations
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...
Your job offer would necessitate child custody modification
The good news is that you have been offered a promotion with more responsibility and a higher salary. The not-so-good news is that the job means moving from Toledo to Cincinnati, requiring modification to your existing child custody agreement. What will the court say?...
Managing a holiday schedule with your adult child in college
When your child was a minor, managing a parenting plan over the holidays was a bit simpler. Now that they’re an adult in college, with their own schedules and priorities over the winter break, it’s not as easy. Now there are three adults with opinions about how to...
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...
