When parents are going through a divorce, many of the issues that come up involve future custody arrangements for the children. Although all states have adopted the Uniform Child Custody Act (UCCA), which was created to reduce conflict in custody decisions across...

When it is time for a child support increase, it is important for parents to know how that is determined and the for the parent seeking the increase to know how they can go about receiving one. Child support modifications are an ongoing and important part of the lives...

Child support is calculated in Ohio using a variety of different considerations it is helpful for any parent with child support concerns to be familiar with. The range of child support may have significant flexibility both paying parents and recipient parents should...

Many divorced parents will tell you that one of the most difficult parts of the divorce process is coming up with a parenting plan that serves the best interests of the children without damaging any familial relationships. In some cases, a parent may lose sight of...

As part of your divorce proceedings, the family courts of Ohio may determine custody arrangements that work best for the children in your family, if you and your spouse are unable to come up with an agreement outside of court. The court may award sole custody to one...

Our lives are pretty mobile nowadays. You might find yourself wanting to move for a new job or to be closer to extended family members, or maybe you’re looking for better opportunities for your child. Regardless of the reasons for moving, the chances are that you...

After your divorce, you might have hoped that you and your ex-spouse could put aside your feelings and be effective co-parents. Even if you have given your best efforts, they may fight you at every turn. And they may now be at the point where they are making it...

Child custody is an important legal concept that is often attached to the divorce process. That is because when two parents end their legal relationship, the impact of the split can have drastic consequences on the lives of their children. Of short-term concern,...

The majority of custodial parents in Ohio and around the country are mothers. Although the law doesn't give women a preference when it comes to custody of their children, some men feel like they haven't been given a fair chance. Fathers sometimes feel like they don't...

Ending your marriage but continuing to raise your children with your ex, usually comes with a lot of moving parts. Oftentimes, that includes physically moving into a new home, finding your way in a new neighborhood, enrolling your kids in new schools and so on. To...