In Ohio, child custody and child support are different matters. Some parents think they are the same and that they can withhold visitation or custody from a parent who does not pay support. However, it is not a good idea to do so and can result in legal issues....
When parents decide to part ways, one of the critical aspects they must address is child custody. Determining the living arrangements for the children is a complex process that can have significant implications. The way you and your co-parent handle child support is...
If you are a parent going through a divorce, child custody proceedings will be one of the most important events of your life. The outcome will affect your relationship with your child, potentially for years. After a judge decides on a custody arrangement, it might...
When it comes to shared parenting, conflicts are bound to arise at some point. Dealing with them can be stressful, but there are ways to resolve these conflicts. Sword fighting is not one of them. However, that is exactly what one stressed-out father requested of the...
Going through a divorce can be a complex process with several different parts. For those with children, determining child custody and support is an important part to consider. In such instances, a proper parenting plan is critical and required. There are a few reasons...
After your divorce, it is understandable for you and your ex-spouse to both harbor feelings of anger, resentment and sadness. If your ex tries to “get back” at you by turning your children against you, it could irreparably damage your relationship with...
Negotiating a divorce settlement usually involves dealing with delicate issues such as property division and spousal support, but even spouses in Ohio and around the country who become heated during these discussions are often able to look beyond their differences...
Many Ohio divorced couples with young children are able to co-parent after working out a schedule that works for everyone involved. If one such parent decides to move to another town the parenting arrangements can get a lot more complicated. The schedule usually must...
Child custody matters during an Ohio divorce can become complicated if the estranged spouses cannot agree on a parenting plan and the case goes to court. When both parents are petitioning for physical custody, there are a variety of factors that are considered by...
As some Ohio parents may know, custody obligations are determined by a state court that has jurisdictional control over child support, custody and visitation. However, in some cases, one or both parents may move from the geographical area where the custody...