Grandparents in Ohio have a special bond with their grandchildren. Whether it is fishing with grandpa or baking cookies with grandma, grandparents have a lot of wisdom and love to pass on to their grandchild. So when a grandparent’s adult child goes through a divorce...
Child Custody
Can you have your child’s other parent held in contempt?
Is your child’s other parent refusing to abide by an existing court order on child custody or visitation? If so, then we know the frustration you must be feeling. After all, disregard for a court order not only invalidates all the hard work you put in negotiating or...
When can people modify their child custody orders?
People’s lives in Ohio can change both quickly or slowly over time. This is especially true for children who change as they grow older and mature mentally, emotionally and physically. Parents need to adapt and change as their children grow older and change as well....
Child custody decisions in Ohio
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...
Modifying child support following an increase in income
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...
What is parental alienation and what can I do about it?
It’s no secret that child custody disputes can be extremely contentious. In many instances, parents end up viciously attacking each other in court in hopes of showing that the other parent is unfit. While you might have some of your own arguments here, such as the...
Child support basics in Ohio
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...
Scheduling parenting time after divorce may bring challenges
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...
How does sole custody differ from joint custody?
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...
Ohio’s law on parental relocation
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...