Child Custody
Aggressive Child Custody & Support Representation in Medina County & Surrounding Areas
Protecting Your Rights. Preserving Your Family’s Future.
When your relationship with your children is on the line, you cannot afford to settle for a generalist. You need a fierce advocate who understands that child custody and support are not just legal hurdles—they are the foundation of your future.
Daniel Gigiano is a Wadsworth-based child support lawyer and elite litigator with over 30 years of experience. Since 1999, he has fought for parents in Medina County & beyond, providing the tough, trial-tested representation required in high-conflict disputes.
Why Choose Daniel Gigiano for Your Custody Battle?
The legal landscape for Ohio families changed significantly in 2012. Attorney Gigiano was at the forefront of this shift, winning a landmark appellate case that helped redefine Ohio legal custody standards. He doesn’t just follow the law; he has a proven track record of shaping it to protect his clients.
Whether you are navigating a complex divorce or need a strategic Children Services defense attorney, Daniel Gigiano and his team provide the aggressive edge you need for:
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Paternity & Initial Custody: Establishing your rights from day one.
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Shared Parenting Plans: Drafting precise, enforceable agreements that prioritize your child’s best interests.
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Modifications: Aggressively pursuing changes in custody or spousal support when circumstances shift.
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Contempt Actions: Holding the other party accountable when court orders are ignored.
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Children Services Cases: Fighting to keep families together or regaining custody even after permanent custody has been granted to agencies.
Results-Driven Child Support Advocacy
Child support is more than just a formula; it is about ensuring financial fairness. As an experienced child support lawyer, our legal team has a history of:
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Securing support amounts substantially higher than those initially granted by the CSEA (Child Support Enforcement Agency).
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Successfully blocking opposing parties from reviving expired or unfinished support applications.
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Ensuring income is calculated accurately to protect your financial stability.
Fighting for What Matters Most
In Medina County and the surrounding areas, Ohio courts generally favor shared parenting. However, when shared parenting isn’t viable or in the child’s best interest, you need a lawyer who can prove why you should be the sole residential parent and legal custodian.
Daniel Gigiano and his team have successfully limited abusive or inappropriate parents to supervised visitation and secured custody for parents in the most high-stakes environments. Don’t face the courtroom alone. Whether you are in Wadsworth, Medina, or Wooster, put a legacy of appellate success and trial-tested toughness in your corner.
Call Attorney Daniel Gigiano today at (330) 336-3330 for a consultation on your legal matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is shared parenting?
Shared parenting is an arrangement where both parents share the rights and responsibilities of raising their child. It does not necessarily mean a 50/50 time split. Instead, it means both parents have a say in major decisions and typically have significant, scheduled parenting time.
What is a "residential parent"?
If the court does not approve a shared parenting plan, it will designate one parent as the residential parent and legal custodian. This parent typically has the child for the majority of the time and has the ultimate authority to make major decisions, though the other parent still has rights to parenting time and information.
My child support amount from CSEA seems unfair. Can I challenge it?
Absolutely. The administrative calculations from CSEA are not always final or fully accurate. Daniel Gigiano has successfully litigated support issues, securing clients substantially more support than CSEA initially granted and foiling unfair attempts to modify support.
Can I modify an existing child custody order?
Yes, but you must show a significant change in circumstances that affects the child's best interests. Examples include a parent's relocation, a change in a parent's lifestyle, a job loss, or a child's changing needs as they grow older.