A parent's worst nightmare is not being able to see their child due to the other parent kidnapping them. Sadly, this is a reality for many parents in America and abroad. Parental abduction, particularly international abduction, is a difficult problem to deal with. It...
child custody
Child custody mediation and what to expect
Divorcing is one of the most frightening things parents in Ohio face. In most cases, parents will search for ways to make the process of divorce and child custody proceedings as painless for the kids as possible. Mediation has become one of the top methods worried...
How can grandparents in Ohio seek visitation rights?
In most families, children have a special relationship with their grandparents. When a divorce or other circumstance separates children and grandparents, it can be harmful to all parties. Family law courts recognize how beneficial a strong child/grandparent bond is....
Settling your child custody out of court may prove beneficial
No one "wins" when a family goes through the stress, contention and expense of a courtroom battle over child custody. A divorce exerts its own measure of chaos and anxiety on a family without adding anything else into the mix.You may be among the many couples here in...
Unmarried fathers in Ohio have child custody rights
Unmarried dads often feel as if they have no rights to their own children. Despite this common and persistent myth, family law courts understand that fathers have much to contribute to the lives of their kids. As such, courts typically look for ways in which both...
Children’s custody preferences carry more weight as they grow up
You and your spouse got divorced when your kids were both under 4 years old. They were not old enough to really have a say in where they wanted to live, so you and your spouse reached an agreement that let the children stay with you most of the time, visiting your ex...
When should I consider having a custody attorney?
Whether you are going through a divorce or were never married to the other parent of your child, issues of custody may be stressful and time-consuming. For the sake of your child, you may have hoped to work things out amicably with your former partner, and in your...
Focusing on school success after divorce
One concern parents often have when getting divorced is that their children will not do well in school. As with all child custody decisions, the important thing is to put the kids first and focus on their needs. Clearly, that means trying to come up with a plan to...
Bad faith, good faith and child relocation
You want to move with your child after a divorce. You know that it's not as simple as packing up and going. You and your ex have to talk about this, since you both have custody, and you may need to get it approved by the court before you can move.Two things the court...
Co-parenting with a narcissist: Is it even possible?
You might not know the definition of a narcissist. But you probably can say with some assuredness, "I know one when I see one." Psychologists know the hallmarks of what's called Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). In the simplest terms, those with NPD "exhibit a...