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How is Child Support Calculated?

May 12, 2021

During the divorce process, both the child custody agreement and the child support amount will be determined. Parents are often very concerned with how a divorce will affect their children, and these are two of the biggest decisions that will impact the child’s future after the divorce. Deciding custody and visitation will usually impact the […]

My Children Hate Being Forced into Court Ordered Visitations

April 21, 2021

Co-parenting and shared custody is stressful. You and your former spouse may have differing views on many things, and it’s difficult when your children are caught in the middle. In some cases, children become resentful and begin to push back against court ordered visitations for a variety of reasons. As your children grow, they may […]

Can COVID-19 Affect Parental Rights?

March 24, 2021

Child custody agreements can be difficult to navigate in normal times. You hope that your ex is following the terms of the agreement, you hope that you can co-parent effectively, and most importantly, you hope your children feel safe and secure. COVID-19, in many cases, has made these things more difficult to navigate.

What Happens if a Custody Order is Violated?

December 3, 2020

When you separate from your co-parent, you will have a custody order with regards to your children. In a perfect world, both parents will follow the court order to the benefit of their children. In reality, this isn’t always the case, and one parent may violate the custody order. The other parent may feel powerless, […]

Successfully Co-Parenting During a Pandemic

November 17, 2020

For those going through a divorce, co-parenting can already be a challenge, but co-parenting and establishing a custody agreement during a pandemic will take even more care and consideration. Both parents want to spend time with their children, keep them safe and healthy, and ensure that their children are happy and secure. Covid-19 has made […]

What Happens if I Missed Visitation Time with My Child During Quarantine?

October 16, 2020

Visitation schedules may have been impacted, especially at the beginning of the pandemic response, and many parents who were due visitation and missed their time with their children want to know if there is anything they can do about it. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a disruption on many aspects of daily life, and for […]

Do You Pay Child Support with Joint Custody in Ohio?

September 30, 2020

Years ago, most divorces ended with one parent granted custody who would receive child support, and one parent allowed visitation who would pay the child support. Things have changed, and more family courts understand that both parents should be involved in raising children, even after divorce. Most divorced parents have some degree of joint custody. […]

Which Parent is Granted Custody if They’re Not Married?

July 28, 2020

When you have children, ending a relationship can be difficult. Not only are you separating as a couple, but you will have to negotiate how to divide parenting time and responsibilities. You need to think about parental rights, relationships, and other factors. While this is challenging for any couple, it can be even more complicated […]

Appointing a Legal Guardian for Your Children

July 16, 2020

When parents are writing their will, one of the most important things that will be included is the appointment of a guardian for their children. This is often the hardest part of writing the will. It can be hard for any parent to think of the situation that would require a guardian. Some parents have […]

What Can I Do if My Child Refuses Court Ordered Child Custody Visitation?

January 15, 2020

When it comes to divorce, there are sometimes simply no easy answers. If there are children involved in the matter, things become even trickier. No matter the disposition of the divorce, if there are kids in the mix, there will be a custodial order, and there will possibly be a visitation schedule specified.