Child custody battles can be emotionally challenging. This is especially true when one parent denies the other their rightful parenting time. Parents getting a divorce should understand the different types of child custody arrangements and how to navigate the...
Child Custody
Understanding child support modifications
Child support payments are not always set in stone. In Ohio, support modifications are permissible under specific circumstances. To prepare yourself for this possibility it is important to be aware of the conditions which may require you to increase your child...
Gender bias and its impact on child custody decisions
Child custody disputes can be emotionally charged and complex, with numerous factors influencing the court's final decision. One such factor that has garnered significant attention over the years is gender bias. Gender bias refers to the unfair treatment or favoritism...
Unpaid child support and business travel
Child support is money that parents have to give to support their kids. Not paying child support can cause problems, even for wealthy people who often travel for work. Entrepreneurs who owe child support and those working through a high-asset divorce should understand...
Does an ex-spouse’s new partner have rights over his children?
The American Community Survey reports that although the rate of remarriage after divorce has decreased 50% since 1990, men are more likely than women to marry again. Of every 1,000 men, 35.1 married a second time, compared to 19.4 women. A common concern in these...
Who pays for educational tuition in a high net-worth divorce?
Divorce proceedings among affluent couples are often complex. This is particularly true with financial matters such as funding children's education. Decisions about who pays tuition expenses vary based on circumstances. It can be helpful to review every matter...
A guide to co-parenting plans
Parenting after divorce can feel like uncharted territory for many former spouses. That is why developing a comprehensive co-parenting plan is so important, as a solid plan can guide you and your family through uncharted waters. A co-parenting plan outlines how...
How can you improve a co-parenting relationship?
Divorce usually involves a lot of contentious emotions, which can make co-parenting a lot more difficult. It is in the best interest of your child to maintain a respectful relationship with your ex, although being respectful is often easier said than done....
Nesting: An option for easing the divorce process for children
Divorce affects children just as much as, and sometimes even more than, their parents. As minors, they have little to no control over the sudden breaking of their family and life as they know it. The breaking of a marriage can have long-term impacts on children's...
What should I know about modifying child custody orders?
A court will set child custody arrangements when you and the other parent cannot agree on them. The law encourages working together as much as possible to allow the children to have equal time with each parent and encourage healthy relationships among the family. Ohio...