According to a 2018 Census Bureau report, only 43.5% of custodial parents in Ohio and across America receive the full amount of child support that they are owed. Noncustodial parents who fail to pay child support could be subject to a variety of penalties. For...
Child Custody
When a scheduled child custody hearing might be changed
Some of the most common disputes in Ohio divorces involve child custody issues. Whether the case is acrimonious or the negotiations are relatively cordial, there is much for parents to consider. A commonly understated and complicated part of a case is when the hearing...
What is different about child custody issues for same-sex couples?
It would be great if divorcing LGBTQ couples, only had to face the same issues as divorcing straight couples, but sometimes that’s just not the case. Child custody issues can create yet another set of hoops for you and your partner jump through to provide for your...
Helpful tips for co-parenting with a difficult ex
When a person is raising their children with a difficult ex-spouse, they may feel limited in what they can do. In fact, the frustration could make them feel like they are going crazy or not able to raise their children properly. Ohio residents who in such a situation...
Noncustodial parents also have rights
Noncustodial parents in Ohio and throughout America may be granted visitation rights to their children. However, it is critical that they stick as closely as possible to the visitation schedule. If there are any problems doing so, it is a good idea to speak with the...
Changes in joint custody
During the majority of the 20th century, divorced fathers in Ohio who wanted to have shared child custody were likely to be disappointed. The tendency of the family courts to favor the mothers over the fathers regarding child custody was prevalent. However, during the...
Technology makes it easier for adopted kids to find birth parents
Adoption is a joyous event for parents and their new child. But there is often another side: a biological parent or parents who have lost their parental rights because they are unable to raise their child themselves.There are many reasons a mother might feel they must...