According to the Public Children Services Association of Ohio, there were over 2.5 million children in the state in 2021. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting Ohio's divorce rate at 2.6 per 1,000 in the same year, many of these children are in...
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Can your ex-spouse move to another state with the kids?
Following your divorce, it is possible that you and your ex-spouse will lead very separate lives. If you have children together, though, then any decisions made by either party are likely to impact the entire family. If your co-parent expresses a desire to move to...
The effect of parental alienation on child custody
Parental alienation is a malicious act, regardless of whether or not the offending parent is cognizant of their behavior. Any instance of one parent physically distancing their child from the other parent or unduly influencing the child's opinion of that parent can be...
Can you refuse visitation if the co-parent arrives intoxicated?
Navigating a shared custody plan with a co-parent who struggles with substance abuse poses unique challenges. For example, how do you respond when they arrive to pick up the children for their parenting time but you can tell that they have been drinking? There are...
Issues that most people overlook in divorce in Ohio
Although divorce is often narrowly thought of as a legal process involving the division of assets, there are other important concerns that can be overlooked during this time. It is essential to consider these factors when making decisions, especially if you and your...
Tips for raising a child with a former spouse
In most cases, Ohio law will allow both parents to have relationships with their children after a divorce. Therefore, it's likely that you will interact with your former partner on a regular basis even after dissolving your marriage to that person. Fortunately, there...
How to make co-parenting go as smoothly as possible
Raising kids is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It is also, at times, stressful and tiring – doubly so if you’re separated from their other parent and trying to navigate the pitfalls of co-parenting. There are strategies, however, to alleviate...
How to survive summer while co-parenting
As a kid, you would count down the days until summer officially started. And the minute school ended, you felt free to explore and embrace all the possibilities that summer offers. Unfortunately, it changes when you become an adult.Summer seems just like another...
Time to make summer child custody plans?
There may still be a chill in the air, but it is never too soon to start coordinating with your ex about summer plans with the kids. Whether your plans include camps, activities or relaxing at home, it is easier to start the discussion earlier rather than later.For...
Navigating holiday scheduling after a divorce
The first holiday after a divorce can be extremely difficult. It can become even more complicated when children are involved. Where will your children spend the holidays now? Will you spend the holidays completely alone? What if you and your ex-spouse both want to...