One of the most difficult aspects of divorce for Ohio parents may be negotiations over child custody. Because this is such an emotional topic, it is not uncommon for parents to make errors that can hurt them in a custody battle. The first step is for parents to be...
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Same-sex divorces may have unique challenges
Giving same-sex couples the right to marry has resulted in members of the LGBTQ community in Ohio and across the country gaining access to benefits that have always been easy to access for straight couples. This has also meant that LGBTQ couples have some unique...
Parents may want to seek child support payments
There are several reasons why parents in Ohio should seek the child support payments that they are likely entitled to. Perhaps the most important reason to seek financial assistance from a noncustodial parent is that it helps to meet a child's basic needs now and in...
Ohio business leaders declare racism public health crisis
Those who live and work in the Columbus, Ohio, area or anywhere else in this state, will be interested in knowing about this recent development. Racism affects everyone, and business leaders have joined in the cause. According to Columbus Business First, almost 1000...
What does “best interests of the child” mean?
Before an Ohio court makes decisions about child custody or visitation, it considers what it thinks to be in the “best interests of the child.” Every such case is different, so the factors a court weighs in one case may prove somewhat different than those used to...
What to do when your ex-partner files for child custody
Divorced couples in Ohio have the right to file a case for their kids’ custody. People should know what to do when their ex-partner files for custody. Knowing what to do helps them in facing what lies ahead. People should begin with going through and understanding the...
Getting through a divorce as a same-sex couple in Ohio
When two people get married, they tend to think that marriage will last for years. Sometimes, arguments can occur. If the couple can no longer communicate and no longer shares the love that they once had, then it could be time for a divorce. There are several...
Child custody and support issues for same-sex parents
Ohio same-sex couples who share children may face special issues in child custody cases when they get divorced or otherwise end their relationships with each other. The parents might face issues about both child custody and child support that will need to be...
How to create a bond with your baby
In most cases, parents in Ohio want to spend as much time with their newborn sons or daughters as possible. However, it is important to create a parenting plan that places the needs of the child over your desires as a parent. Generally speaking, it is best for infants...
Get permission before you travel overseas with children
When Ohio parents are divorced and wish to travel overseas with their children, they do not necessarily have unlimited rights in this area. Oftentimes, the court needs to be involved when they wish to leave the country and are having difficulty with the other parent....