Everyone has seen the over-the-top gift mountains on TV shows and in movies. Loading the kids up with gifts at Christmas, their birthday or other holidays is one of the textbook ways that divorced parents try to make sure that the holidays still have some magic even...
Child Custody
Ohio Co-parenting: Agree to do some things while avoiding others
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...
The right co-parenting info is better than more info
You may have never expected to get a divorce, and you may have expected even less to get divorced after having children. Still, this is the direction your life went, and now, you are working to co-parent with your ex-spouse and hope that you are doing the best for...
What you should know about guardianship of a minor
You may find yourself in a situation in which you want to seek guardianship of a minor child, possibly a family member. This is an appropriate course of action if you want to support and care for a child who is under the age of 18 and cannot, for any reason, live with...
Did you know Ohio’s child custody formulas are changing soon?
Acting as your child's primary caregiver is difficult enough after a divorce, but doing so without sufficient support can be even harder. However, things are set to change soon. Starting in April 2019, a new law will make it easier for custodial parents to not only...
Establishing paternity: Basic facts
Typically, it is easy to determine whom the mother of a child is, which is why you don't often hear of establishing maternity. When a mother simply lists a man on the birth certificate, it does not necessarily mean that she has proved true paternity. Most people know...
The right child custody choice for your unique family
Every Ohio family is different, and for this reason, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to child custody concerns. If you are facing the end of your marriage, you know that you will face difficult decisions regarding child custody, but there are various options...
Should you and your spouse consider a joint custody plan?
When parents separate or divorce, it can be particularly difficult for the youngest members of the family. Ohio parents work hard to minimize the negative impact that this time of transition can have on their children, and one of the ways to do this is to choose to...
Same-sex parents may face complicated custody issues
Going through divorce can prove difficult for any couple. However, same-sex couples may face considerably more challenging issues as they work through their divorce proceedings, especially when it comes to child custody. As a same-sex parent, you likely had to jump...