In most divorce cases, parental custody rights are given to the mother and the father. They may share custody or parenting time, or one of them may have visitation rights. Supervised visitation is sometimes used when a parent doesn’t have full custody but still wants...
In high-conflict custody cases, courts in Ohio may appoint a parenting coordinator to help manage disputes between a child’s parents. A parenting coordinator acts as a neutral third party, working with both parents to resolve conflicts and make decisions in the best...
Legal custody defines a parent’s decision-making responsibilities following a separation or divorce. When you share legal custody with your co-parent, you both have an equal say in major decisions that affect your child’s life. These include those related to their...
When the court issues a child custody order during a divorce, the parents have to follow that order. It can divide both physical and legal custody. It is very common for custody to be split up, meaning that parents have to share time with their children, but sole...
Your marriage has fallen apart and you’re angry – so what’s the point of trying to negotiate your divorce agreement with your spouse? Why not just take everything to court and let the judge sort things out? That kind of thinking is common among divorcing couples,...
Child support is determined using a variety of factors, including your income. The court will weigh your average earnings when deciding what percentage of those earnings has to be paid as child support. However, it’s very possible for that income to change. For...
Co-parenting can be challenging, perhaps especially when physical distance separates parents from their young children. Thankfully, virtual visitation arrangements can help parents to remain connected with their kids when they are residing with their other parent,...
You might not expect the highest court in the state to weigh in on cases of family law. However, some cases make it up to that level. When they do, the justices’ rulings can affect families across the state. In a case that was decided just last month, the high court...
Divorce is a challenging decision, sometimes especially for parents with school-aged children. Yet, when parents of minors decide to go their separate ways, summer can be a surprisingly ideal time to initiate divorce proceedings. If you and your spouse are trying to...
Drafting a parenting plan is one of the most important steps that parents of minor children take during a separation or divorce. A well-crafted parenting plan not only outlines how parents will share responsibilities but also anticipates the needs of the child as they...
