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...
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,...
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...
When parents divorce and one parent is required to pay child support, this support typically ends when the child turns 18. Some parents will agree to support their child through college, of course. However, it’s not required under the law. Other children have physical...
Navigating child custody and visitation after the divorce can be difficult. When your ex starts seeing someone, you may be concerned. If you have reason to believe that your ex’s new partner could be a threat to your child’s well-being or is a bad influence on them,...
Going through a divorce is a challenging situation that impacts the parents as well as their children. While it’s usually not a good idea to stay in a marriage because of the children, it’s vital for parents to work as a team to raise the children. It's not always...
Navigating travel with children when you share custody with your co-parent, especially over the holidays, can add some bit of complexity to your plans. For instance, your itinerary may involve crossing state borders, traveling out of the country and/or a prolonged...
Increasingly, divorced parents are sharing time and responsibility of their children as equally as possible. Laws, however, often don’t keep up with the culture. Legislators have to take it upon themselves – often spurred on by their constituents – to update the laws....
