A recent “Law You Can Use” column in the Logan Daily News that was provided by the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) addressed several child custody questions. Here are some of the most important points that were made in the column:The law requires...
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Guidelines to consider when creating a parenting plan
As we began discussing in the last post, Ohio's treatment of child custody matters have changed a lot over the past few decades. While one parent typically "won" custody of the child over the other parent many years ago, today both parents typically play an important...
Focus now on the children in child custody cases
As the Ohio State Bar Association explains in a recent article on its website, child custody is a lot different today than it used to be. This may come as a welcome surprise to adults who went through their parents' divorces as children many years ago.In the past,...
Thinking about relocating with your child? We can help
Any parent in Ohio can tell you that life is full of changes. Sometimes, life changes may lead to a relocation. Whether you have a new job opportunity in a different state or your aging parents need a caretaker, moving is a part of life for many people. When you are...
How to prepare for family court
If you are like most people, you may be feeling very anxious about going to court for your divorce, child custody or other family law matter.First of all, the good news is that most family law cases settle before having to go to trial, so you don't need to think about...
When an ex-spouse engages in parental alienation
For parents who have been through a divorce, their parental rights can be a very important and cherished thing. These rights can be essential in a parent being able to have a chance to have the strong relationship they want with their kids in the wake of the major...
What is shared parenting?
If you are a parent who is going through divorce, you have many important choices ahead of you. One of the most important choices you will have to make involves what kind of custody arrangement you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will use to share time with your child...
Working toward drama-free child custody discussions
It really depends on the couple involved, but sometimes it is really hard to keep drama out of the courtroom when it comes to divorce. No matter the issue – alimony, property division or child custody – spouses may try to introduce damaging details in...
Shared parenting not the norm, but an option
Because child custody matters are so emotional, it can be hard for parents to set aside their own wishes and desires in order to achieve an outcome that is truly in the best interests of the child.Some parents are so set on getting more time or more authority over...
Things unmarried parents in Ohio need to know
Child custody issues are perhaps the most delicate matters Ohio family law seeks to address. The vigilant focus of the courts is expected to be on ensuring that the best interests of the child or children remain paramount when making custody decisions.While that...