‘Equal Shared Parenting’ May Soon Become Ohio’s Norm

A Republican state representative from West Alexandria, Rodney Creech, is introducing legislation in the Ohio House of Representatives that would change the way child custody cases are decided in Ohio. If passed, the law would change courts’ approach to family law in Cincinnati and elsewhere...

An Argument for Alternating Custody

Different countries address family law in a variety of ways. In the United States, rulings tend to be on a case-by-case basis, decided in a court of family law. A Cincinnati child custody attorney will approach any case on its own merits, and with its...

Three Steps to Take in Child Custody Cases

If you and your spouse are separating, and you have a child, you have a delicate situation ahead of you. You want to keep your child’s welfare at the top of your mind, of course, but you also need to protect your own best interests....

Five Factors Influencing the Way Ohio Judges Determine Child Custody

In general, family law courts favor children. This is by design. Any Cincinnati divorce lawyer will tell you that custody disputes have nothing to do with what is easier or convenient for either spouse, but have everything to do with the children’s welfare. With that...

Will the Pandemic Inspire Some to Change Their Custody Agreements?

Parents are finding their day-to-day schedules significantly changed since the shelter in place took effect. Not only are these parents working from home rather than going to an office location, but they are needing to handle all aspects of day-to-day childcare. School-age children, from 5...

For The First Time in 25 years, Ohio’s Child Support Laws Have Changed

If you know anyone paying or receiving child support, or working with a child custody lawyer, this information may be important to share: House Bill 366 took effect in March of 2019, and these are the first changes we have seen in Ohio’s child support...

The Role of a Child Custody Attorney

Child custody issues are likely to be the most emotionally difficult matters involved in a divorce. They will also be one of the most difficult legal processes in a divorce. The divorce courts take their responsibility seriously when it comes to the welfare of minor...

After A Divorce, Can I Move Away?

A good Cincinnati divorce lawyer should keep you informed about your obligations and rights after a divorce. One subject that often comes up is relocation after a divorce has been finalized. Moving away may make sense after a divorce is finalized or still in progress, depending on the...

What Do I Need To Know About Child Custody?

Child custody can be a sensitive and contentious issue in any divorce process. Before you meet with your family law attorney, you should familiarize yourself with the critical terminology surrounding legal custody. An experienced lawyer can guide you as you begin establishing and allocating custody. Understanding Child Custody...

How Long Does A Divorce Take?

When meeting with a divorce attorney, it helps to remember that divorce is a process, not a one-time action. While you might think an immediate outcome is ideal, there are reasons why the courts prolong the process of legal separation. Divorces Differ From State To State Having...

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