Figuring out a child custody arrangement in Ohio can be stressful for both the child and the parents. If both parents are willing to compromise, they might be able to come up with an agreement that works for everyone. However, if both parents have opposing views, a...
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Unmarried fathers can assert their rights to parenting time
The love you have for your children and the bond that you share with them exists independent of the relationship you have with the other parent. Even if you never marry the mother of your children, it is natural for you to want to have a relationship with the...
Divorcing dads: 3 tips for being an active parent
If you are trying to navigate your divorce and all its complications, you may struggle to be an active father. It may be difficult to communicate with your child while you are dealing with legal, emotional and financial distractions. However, it is vital to maintain a...
What is a parenting plan?
Divorce proceedings concerning children have changed much since your parents got divorced long ago. Joint custody and preservation of parental rights for both parents are the primary goals of the court.One thing that facilitates the process is the parenting plan....
3 things that all grandparents seeking custody should know
As a grandparent, you love and support both your children and their children, too. Sometimes, though, it becomes apparent that the behavior of your child may be detrimental to the well-being of your grandchildren. There are a number of reasons this might be the case...
Expert advice on how co-parents can co-exist after divorce
Parenting is filled with challenges in even the most ideal situations. When parents divorce, the complications of raising children can pile high.A recent article features therapists and psychologists describing successful methods co-parents can use when disagreements...
Research shows summertime surge in divorce
We are in the middle of perhaps the best Butler County season. Summertime's warm days are long, children are out of school and people are outdoors enjoying picnics, sports, fireworks and more.For some, though, the heat brings desperation: they are trying to save their...
Is divorce part of the movie of your life?
It is sometimes fun to think of favorite movies, breaking them into various genres and styles. Is the original "Star Wars" the best science fiction movie ever or does it more properly fall into the action genre? Which is the best thriller, the scariest horror movie...
Is Hamilton among the nation’s divorce capitals?
Which cities do you think of when someone mentions the divorce capitals of the U.S.? Las Vegas is probably near the top of many lists. Reno could be up there, along with other places associated fairly or unfairly with quick endings to marriages.One place few of our...
Ways to help your children during the divorce process
There's sometimes a very negative perception of divorce when it relates to children. Although we can agree that divorce can be more challenging when children are involved, it doesn't mean that parents cannot find healthy and meaningful ways of interacting with their...