No one goes into a relationship thinking about how it will end, but the reality is that sometimes relationships do come to an end. When that happens and there're children involved, it's important to have a co-parenting plan in place. This document should contain: A...
If you get divorced in the state of Ohio, you may be able to seek custody or visitation rights to your children. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be granted legal or physical guardianship of your sons or daughters. If you don't get custody of a...
Unmarried parents, especially fathers, need to understand how paternal rights work in Ohio. Each state has its own rules regarding this area of the law. In Ohio, unmarried fathers don't have legal child custody rights without a court order. Unmarried mothers...
Going through a divorce might be an understandably stressful process for many spouses. When both partners cannot agree on child custody arrangements, the proceedings could become even more challenging. Knowing what documents to bring to the hearing could help matters...
Ohio law prevents custodial parents from moving to different states with their children unless they get permission from the court. The court must consider what's best for the children when making decisions. What's in the children's best interests? Children's...
There are a lot of questions as to how property is divided during a divorce in Ohio. Usually, this will include physical property, like homes, as well as any assets such as inheritance, retirement funds, or stocks. During the time of your marriage, your property will...
Being a parent is difficult enough, but it can be challenging if you’re also going through addiction recovery in Ohio. While you work to overcome your substance use problem, you will want to know what happens with child custody matters. You do have certain rights as a...
While one of the most popular types of custody arrangements for Ohio couples is the 50/50 child custody arrangement, that doesn't necessarily mean it will be ideal for your family. It's important to take the time to consider your child's best interest when determining...
Ohio law requires that child custody decisions be made in the best interests of children, and that usually means keeping both parents actively involved in a child’s life (even if the split isn’t 50-50), so long as both parents are fit. Each case is unique, of course,...
When couples in Ohio get married, they're usually tempted to skip the prenuptial agreements. They may think that prenups are only for rich people, and they're not planning to get divorced. However, these are both incorrect assumptions to make. Even the happiest couple...