If parents who share a child split up, the issue of the child’s living arrangement going forward becomes increasingly important. Depending on the specifics of your divorce, the court might award primary custody to one parent while the other is awarded visitation...
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Co-parenting tips for the months ahead when you’re newly divorced
If you just got divorced, you’re settling into a co-parenting relationship. If you’re going through a divorce right now, you’re probably debating what that co-parenting relationship is going to look like and what sort of custody rules you’re going to be using. Either...
Handling custody arrangements during the school year
The school year can bring a unique set of challenges for divorced or separated parents. Custody arrangements that worked during the summer months may need adjustments once school is back in session. Here are some tips for handling child custody during the school year....
My ex won’t let me see my child: What do I do?
When a couple that shares children divorce, the law expects both parties to work out a parenting plan that fosters a healthy bond with the kids. The goal is to ensure that the children’s best interest is preserved even after the breakdown of the family unit. A...
The challenges of graduation season for co-parents
Graduation season always brings a mix of emotions for parents. They’re proud of their child’s achievement, but they can’t help but be a bit sad that they’re one step closer to independence. For separated and divorced parents, graduations are among those events where...
Don’t underestimate the effect of your divorce on your teen
Many divorcing parents of teens think their break-up will affect them less than if they were still children. After all, sometimes teens seem to want little or nothing to do with their parents and to have little interest in what goes on in their parents’ lives. Beyond...
3 times an Ohio judge may award a parent sole custody
Most parents who divorce or split up will share custody. Occasionally, only one parent has legal rights after a divorce. Many recently divorced adults would prefer not to spend much time with their ex if they can help it, but you will have to put aside your own...
When can you get a custody modification in Ohio?
One of the more challenging aspects to come out of a separation or divorce is when you and your ex must sit down and sort out custody. It's unlikely that either one of you wants to miss monumental events in your child's life, so coming up with a parenting plan can be...
Supporting e-learning while co-parenting
Education is a priority for most parents, but methods of going to school are evolving. Some children are able to take virtual classes or go through a hybrid school schedule instead of having to go to classes in person five days per week. For parents who are divorced,...
You can make moving between homes for visitation easier on your kids
One of the most difficult parts of co-parenting after separation or divorce for kids is moving back and forth between homes. When kids react with tears, tantrums or just plain intractability when it’s time to move from one home to the others, it can leave parents...