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Comparing personal bankruptcy options
When you think of bankruptcy, what comes to mind? Is it financial salvation? Probably not. More than likely, thoughts of overwhelming debt and wondering how you will recover from this financial pitfall without descending into financial ruin are filling your mind....
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Personal bankruptcy can help young professionals
Fresh out of graduate school, you found work in your field. But this is, after all, the gig economy. Your job is as a contractor, and you do not benefit from all the perks that full-time employees get. For example, no health benefits. But this may be the least of your...
Consider these 4 factors for settling your divorce or going to trial
Most people who decide to end their marriage look for the least painful process, especially if they have children. However, coming to an agreement with a soon-to-be-ex isn’t always easy. Many couples decide to work together to find common ground over their children’s...
4 mistakes to avoid if you get into a car accident in the Columbus area
If you're lucky, you will never get into a serious car accident. But the chances are good that it will happen to you sooner or later. No matter how skilled and careful of a driver you are, there are plenty of bad and dangerous motorists throughout the Columbus metro...
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Shared Parenting Options For Child Custody
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Child custody discussions and disputes require a separation of your emotions from the best interests of your child. At the law office of Amy M. Levine & Associates, we help our clients set their frustrations aside and keep their children’s welfare and peace of mind at the forefront of any decision they make.
For more information on shared parenting plans, schedule a free consultation with a lawyer at Amy M. Levine & Associates online or call us at 614-360-2942 in Columbus or 304-519-4354 in Huntington.
Helping Parents Reach Joint Custody Agreements
As part of a divorce, shared parenting plans are similar to what is considered joint custody, joint legal custody or joint physical custody in other states. Upon approval, both parents enjoy legal status of being the residential parent. However, cases exist where one parent is the residential parent. While the other parent has parenting time, they do not share equal authority in major decisions affecting the children.
In parenting plans that focus on the best interests of children, certain factors are considered by the courts:
- Ability of both parents to cooperate and make joint decisions for the children
- Ability of each parent to encourage a loving relationship between the child and other parent
- History of or potential for violence or abuse
- Geographical proximity of parents to each other and how it affects shared parenting
- Recommendation of the guardian ad litem of the child, if necessary
One factor that is not considered is preference toward a parent because of financial status. Also, child support remains a factor, but agreements between parents and approved by a judge can be lower than what state statutes allow.
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Amy M. Levine
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Our Latest Blog Posts
Comparing personal bankruptcy options
When you think of bankruptcy, what comes to mind? Is it financial salvation? Probably not. More than likely, thoughts of overwhelming debt and wondering how you will recover from this financial pitfall without descending into financial ruin are filling your mind....
What factors can cause an incorrect breathalyzer reading?
Have or someone you know been pulled over by the police for suspicion of drinking and driving? Then the officer asked you to take a breath test to measure your blood alcohol concentration, and you blow way higher than you expected? You can honestly claim that you...
Personal bankruptcy can help young professionals
Fresh out of graduate school, you found work in your field. But this is, after all, the gig economy. Your job is as a contractor, and you do not benefit from all the perks that full-time employees get. For example, no health benefits. But this may be the least of your...
Consider these 4 factors for settling your divorce or going to trial
Most people who decide to end their marriage look for the least painful process, especially if they have children. However, coming to an agreement with a soon-to-be-ex isn’t always easy. Many couples decide to work together to find common ground over their children’s...
4 mistakes to avoid if you get into a car accident in the Columbus area
If you're lucky, you will never get into a serious car accident. But the chances are good that it will happen to you sooner or later. No matter how skilled and careful of a driver you are, there are plenty of bad and dangerous motorists throughout the Columbus metro...
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