Being a grandparent is an incredible experience. You get to enjoy watching your grandchildren grow up while providing love and support every step of the way. But what happens if something goes wrong and you are no longer allowed to see them? Do you have any options?...
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Child Custody
Can one parent cancel the other’s time with their children?
Those who separate from the other parent of their children typically need to negotiate a parenting plan. If they don't settle their own arrangements, an Ohio family law judge will put together a custody order that determines when each will spend time with the children...
How is paternity determined?
In some cases, paternity cannot be assumed. Maybe a couple isn’t married, for instance, or isn’t even in a relationship. They may believe that someone is the father, but this isn’t automatically assumed the same way that it usually is with married couples. In a...
Ways parents interfere with custody orders
In a perfect world, divorced or separated parents naturally put their child’s best interests ahead of their own and respect any custody orders laid forth by the court. Even when they are not on the best terms, they know this is the right thing to do. In reality,...
When can you alter a custody order?
When you and your ex-spouse divorced, you had to make a child custody order. With a child custody agreement in place, you and your child’s other parent would still be responsible to uphold your parental duties and obligations. There’s a lot to consider when making a...
2 concerning warning signs of parental alienation
After the end of your romantic relationship, the only thing connecting you to the other person may be the children that you share. Co-parenting is a lifelong commitment that requires frequent interactions between the two of you. Thankfully, many parents are able to...
3 ways parents should never use their children
A child whose parents are going through a divorce is also going through a major time of transformation. The parents must ensure they do what they can to make things as easy as possible for the children. One of the best ways that they can do this is to give them space...
Can you divide your children’s property in a divorce?
As you go through the process of dividing your property with your soon-to-be-ex, you may find yourself suddenly attached to a piece of furniture your spouse loved that you once thought was hideous. They might decide they want a painting they had once tried to put into...
Helping your toddler adjust to your divorce
Divorcing parents often focus most of their energy on making sure their school-age kids are doing as well as possible with the changes to their family. Parents with toddlers too often assume they’re doing fine when in fact they aren’t. The problem is that toddlers...
Fathers’ rights: The importance of establishing paternity
A child born to an unmarried couple does not have a legally recognized father until paternity is established. If you are not legally recognized as the father of your children, you may not enjoy your full rights as a parent. There are several ways in which paternity...