Child custody is often the most contentious issue during and after a divorce. Choosing or fighting for the type of child custody arrangement that works for you and your children can be complex even when the divorcing spouses are amicable. If you have a pending child custody matter, make an appointment with our seasoned child …
Understanding The Types of Child Custody Arrangements in the State of Ohio Read More »
Some Ohio parents have enough trouble getting their child’s other parent to follow a parenting plan during ordinary times. When something like the current coronavirus pandemic hits, these individuals may completely abandon their parenting plan. While it can be frustrating and heartbreaking for you to navigate this situation, it can be devastating for your child …
Don’t Throw Away Your Parenting Plan in the Pandemic Read More »
Governor DeWine recently announced his intention to open schools for the fall, even though there is some evidence that COVID-19 could still be a threat to students and staff at that time. This may mean parents of young children will need to decide whether they intend to send their children back into an environment that …
The issue of child custody tends to draw the highest emotions during divorce proceedings, and those emotions don’t stop when the divorce has been finalized. For years to come, former spouses will have to deal with disagreements about shared parenting. Sometimes, these disagreements reach a fever pitch, and parents do not know where to turn. …
Tips for Dealing with Child Custody Disputes in Ohio Read More »
The American Medical Association (AMA) voted recently to support state efforts designed to weaken parents’ rights to make healthcare decisions affecting their children. In light of recent outbreaks of illnesses for which vaccines are readily available (such as the recent measles outbreak), the AMA supports state efforts to provide children the opportunity to “override” their …
AMA Supports Kids Being Allowed to Override Parents’ Immunization Refusal Read More »
Family law cases like divorce cases and child custody/child support disputes are distinct from other types of lawsuits like personal injury cases and contract dispute cases in one important regard: finality. That is to say, where a contract dispute or personal injury lawsuit or even a criminal case will proceed to trial and, following any …
“Change in Circumstances” in Ohio Child Custody and Child Support Cases Read More »
If you and your ex-partner have children in common, you and that other person will likely be co-parenting that child together until the child’s 18th birthday – and maybe even longer than that. The key to successful co-parenting is a willingness to communicate with the other parent about issues and developments that pertain to the welfare …
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When a marriage erodes, and parents can no longer live together as spouses, the children can get caught in between the people they love more than anything in the world. Emotions can run very high for the parents and the children as well, which can cause the children to suffer. Fortunately, most parents want the …
Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Columbus, Ohio Child Custody Case Read More »
Changing an Ohio Custody Agreement Outside of Court Courts in the state of Ohio work diligently to ensure that custody agreements are in the best interests of the children involved. However, those agreements might become less than ideal as children grow older and as circumstances change in parents’ lives. Particularly if you had a combative …
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If tragedy strikes and the primary parent in a custody agreement dies, who will have custody of the children? In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, points out the different options for child custody in the event of this unfortunate situation. Rights of Non-Custodial Parent in Ohio Generally in Ohio, if the custodial parent dies, …
Death of a Custodial Parent in Ohio and Ohio Law Read More »
