Child Custody

When couples are childless, divorce ends a relationship for good. In instances when offspring are still dependents, that is not the case. Parents must work with each other to continue providing a healthy childhood environment. Summer vacations can be particularly...

Child custody agreements are a standard component of dissolving your marriage when you have small children. The initial agreement is not set in stone. The court recognizes that your circumstances can change and allows you to modify the custody agreement when...

In most divorce cases, Ohio courts prefer to give child custody rights to both parents. Typically, children benefit from a joint custody arrangement. However, if you feel your spouse is an unfit parent, you must understand your rights and options under the law. When...

Divorce is always stressful, but many couples deem it necessary. Things can get more complicated when there are children involved. Parental rights are allocated in a certain way per Ohio law. How are parental rights divided? Previously, after a divorce in Ohio, the...

Things change, and so can you and your ex’s circumstances. Maybe one of you remarries, moves away or gets sick. Whatever the change, you may need to modify your child’s custody order if the existing one no longer works for you or your child. In Ohio, you can ask the...

Every family situation is different, but Ohio’s family court system considers a similar set of factors when making decisions about where your child should live. When possible, the family court system often favors joint custody arrangements that allow your child equal,...

What happens if you want to move out-of-state after you have a finalized Ohio child custody arrangement? If you share custody with the child's other parent, he or she has the right to approve the move. Follow this process to legally request relocation with your minor...

When you got married, did your friends and family members describe you and your spouse as two peas in a pod? Perhaps, you married your best friend. On the hand, you might be one of many Ohio spouses who say they married someone who was their complete opposite. In...