Figuring out child custody is often one of the most critical steps in the divorce process. After you and your ex stop living together, your children deserve a living arrangement that suits their emotional and practical needs. For many people, the family dog, cat or...
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Child Custody
When do I need to reevaluate our custody agreement?
Child custody can be a challenge. Even when you and your ex create an agreement that works for both of you, there may still be times when it is stressful trying to parent your children from two separate households. The process of divorcing and negotiating child...
3 tips for creating a rock-solid parenting plan
If you are getting divorced in Ohio and have children, you will need to create a parenting plan that is effective and works well for you and the other parent and your children. Here are three tips that will ensure you have a rock-solid parenting plan. Put your...
What happens in a child custody case?
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...
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...