Co-parenting after a divorce or breakup is incredibly difficult. Parents sometimes let their unhealthy dynamic with each other affect the daily lives and mental health of their children. Ideally, parents should make every reasonable effort to do what is best for their...
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Child Custody
Does Child Custody Law Need To Be Reformed In Ohio?
Custody matters are often very emotional life challenges. Having to negotiate specific terms for spending time with one's children can be very difficult. Although parents always have the option of setting their own arrangements, some families cannot reach an amicable...
3 Mistakes To Avoid When You Want To Change Child Custody Arrangements
Shared custody arrangements are typically necessary after any divorce or parental breakup that results in family law proceedings. As time goes on, the terms set in a family's original custody order or parenting plan may no longer realistically reflect the family...
Who decides what country international child custody cases are handled in?
Ohio follows established legal principles and international treaties to determine which country has jurisdiction when handling international child custody cases. Jurisdiction refers to the authority or power of a court to hear and decide a case. When it comes to...
How can I protect my child from their other parent?
Navigating a divorce and child custody can be a challenging road. Regardless of who initiated the divorce, there are often complex situations beyond the average divorce. In some cases, your ex may threaten your and your child's safety, and it can be challenging to...
4 Mistakes To Avoid In A Child Custody Dispute
How you handle yourself during child custody proceedings will affect your parental rights and relationship with your children for years to come. Parents hoping to preserve the relationship with their children will need to ask for shared custody or sometimes sole...
Who Decides On Custody Of A Child In Ohio?
The parents do. At least, the parents have the first chance to decide on child custody under Ohio law. However, if the parents cannot agree on child custody arrangements, the matter may have to go to court where a judge will decide who gets custody of the child. When...
When coparents cannot agree on children’s social media use
There were plenty of things you disagreed about while married. Now that you are divorced, expect a few more issues to surface. One of them includes the usage of social media by your children. The world cannot escape the presence of social media, filled with plenty of...
Can A Pet Help A Child Through A Divorce?
Dogs, cats and other pets are considered by most pet owners to be part of the family. In the event of a divorce, these family members can prove therapeutic for children (and adults too). Studies have shown that a pet can help people going through a difficult time....
Can Child Custody Agreements Be Changed Without Court Involvement?
After the stress and frustration of getting divorce or handling custody matters following a breakup, you may desperately want to avoid the inside of a courtroom. You and your ex may have already realized that cooperating is an easier way to resolve your conflicts than...