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...
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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...
Can I change my parenting time order if my work schedule changes?
Through the divorce process, parents strive to craft a document that meets the best interests of the child while accounting for the needs and limitations of each parent. This parenting time agreement or parenting plan often covers a broad range of information from...
Which Parent Gets To Make Medical Decisions For The Child?
Divorce is never easy. But it is particularly difficult when children are involved. Navigating the best family situation for parents of divorce is possible, but it takes a lot of work. Both parents must focus on the children and what is in their best interest. Parents...
3 Pieces of Technology That Make Lives Easier for Single Parents
Being a single parent can be the biggest challenge you’ve ever had to face. Parenting children of any age can be exhausting when you are trying to do it in addition to balancing your work and other obligations. Certain technological tools can help to lighten your load...