Many parents in Portage County are raising their kids separately from their children’s other parent. Sometimes, this is because of a divorce. In other cases, the couple may have not been married at the time they had a child together. Once an Ohio court has established...
Custodial parents have a lot of power over their child’s access to the outside world. While this can certainly be beneficial, it can also be harmful when those restrictions are forced upon the non-custodial parent. Yet, time and again, custodial parents take their...
No one’s life stays static. Things always change often for the best. For example, you may have children but are trapped in a failing marriage and you come to the realization that you and your spouse are better off divorcing. This divorce may be in the best interests...
Most judges in Ohio prefer it when parents involved in child custody proceedings are able to get along and work together so that their children get to see both parents frequently and build up a relationship with each one of them. However, there are some situations in...
When it comes to custody battles, many men feel there is a societal gender bias against them from the start. Whether this is true or not, it can affect not only how a father responds to a judge’s decision concerning custody, but also their resolve to fight for what...
Facing divorce is never easy, especially if you are a father with kids. You may be afraid that the child’s mother will be presumed to be the best caretaker for the child, limiting or overall eliminating your right to your child. However, in Ohio any child custody...
In America, the relationship between humans and animals has changed dramatically in the past century or so. When the U.S. had a largely rural population, animals were primarily considered property that contributed to a family’s economic success. Over time, dogs and...
When parents in Ohio go through a divorce there are many parts of their lives which they must separate during the process. One of the issues that needs to be resolved is that child custody and parenting time must be established. This may occur when the children are...
Many parents in Ohio who get divorced make mistakes that can have a lasting impact on their children. It is important for parents who want to divorce to take steps to minimize the harm that could be caused by their actions during and after their divorce. Children have...
Parents in Ohio who are going through a divorce may need to decide on a child custody plan. Many parents and courts agree that the best approach is a 50/50 schedule. However, while parents may first assume that this will mean the child alternates weekly with each...
