Some parents struggle to function on the job, at home with the kids and while out in the community, all while battling against a raging addiction to drugs or alcohol. And while they might keep the beast at bay part of the time, it’s impossible for it not to show its...
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Custody
Co-parents, is the school year off to a rocky start?
The beginning of a new school year can be challenging for any family, but it can be especially difficult for co-parents navigating the complexities of shared custody and communication. If your child's school year is off to a rocky start, it's important to address...
Modifying child custody to resolve a conflict between co-parents
Many courts believe that it is in a child’s best interests if their divorced parents share custody. Divorced parents who share custody frequently work together to raise their child. Co-parents often rotate days or weeks when they are responsible for providing their...
When can an Ohio parent with shared custody move away?
The living arrangements for co-parents can have a major impact on Ohio custody orders. Judges consider factors including the stability of someone's living circumstances and the distance between the parents when setting terms for parenting time if parents cannot reach...
For traveling parents, virtual visitation may help
It is sometimes easy for parents to split up physical custody or parenting time with their children if they live near each other. If the houses are only a few miles apart, for example, they may just trade the children back and forth every week. But not everyone’s...
Ohio lawmakers amend shared parenting bill after public pushback
A bill introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives earlier this year sounded like a common-sense change to the law for those sponsoring it and for many parents’ organizations. It sought to add a presumption in child custody cases that 50-50 shared custody is in a...
When are child custody changes valid in Ohio?
Child custody is often a complex issue during divorce, especially if there are circumstances leading to disputes between the parents. Some situations are easy to resolve, requiring little intervention by the court. Other times, it takes a long time, needing a judge's...
Parenting time with two or more children in different age brackets
While having only one kid does not necessarily mean it is easier, creating a parenting time arrangement when two or more children are involved can be challenging for divorced parents. Moreover, the children being in different age brackets also add to the stress. This...
How can virtual visitation help a child’s well-being?
In today's digital age, the concept of child custody has evolved alongside technological advancements. Virtual visitation, also known as electronic visitation or e-visitation, has emerged as a crucial means for non-custodial parents to maintain meaningful connections...
How to deal with co-parenting issues
After divorce, many couples with children opt for co-parenting. In fact, a 2018 study shows that 40 percent of U.S. states aim to provide children equal time with each parent, encouraging the co-parenting trend. That said, it can be difficult for divorced parents —...