Child Custody

If you and your spouse adopted a child together and are now facing a divorce, you may wonder whether the adoption changes anything about how custody will work. It is a fair question that this post will address. Adopted children hold the same legal standing Under Ohio...

Magistrates play a major role in Ohio family courts and often hear evidence in divorce, custody, and support matters before issuing written magistrate’s decisions. These decisions recommend outcomes but do not resolve the case on their own. If you disagree with a...

When a child is conceived while you and your spouse move through a divorce, the situation may feel confusing. Ohio law has clear rules for deciding parental rights. Understanding these rules helps you know what to expect. How Ohio treats paternity during a pending...

Establishing paternity is an important step for parents who want to ensure their child has legal rights and benefits. In Ohio, this process also helps both parents share responsibilities and build a strong foundation for their child’s future. Understanding how to...

Parental abduction happens when one parent keeps a child from the other parent without legal authority. In Ohio, this action can create serious legal consequences. Even if both parents share responsibility for their child, one parent cannot take matters into their own...

Ohio sets clear guidelines about who can and cannot adopt. For couples living together but not legally married, questions often arise about whether one partner can adopt the other’s child. Understanding how the law approaches this situation can help clarify the...

Preparing for a custody evaluation can feel overwhelming, but with the right steps, you can approach it confidently. You’ll want to showcase your strengths as a parent and demonstrate your child’s best interests clearly. Gather important documentation Start by...

For some families, settling custody matters is simple. The parents try to keep everything as even and stable as possible. Other times, parents may disagree about the best way to allocate parenting time and decision-making authority. One parent may feel concerned about...

Custody matters are frequently the most emotional issues parents need to address when they divorce. Regardless of how they feel about one another, both parents likely deeply love and care for their shared children. It can be very difficult for parents to find common...

There are all kinds of unmarried parents – from those who have been in a committed relationship for years to those who barely know each other but share a child. When unmarried parents of a child were never really in a relationship, child custody rights can be...