Pay To Stay In Jail
Many county jails in Ohio have a pay to stay in jail policy. The ACLU issued a report on this practice, stating... Read More
When Can Grandparents Take Custody Of A Child?
When can grandparents take custody of a child? A nonparent can be awarded custody of a minor child if the court makes... Read More
What Do Those Words In My Child Support Order Mean?
There are a lot of technical terms in a child support order that can lead a parent to ask, “What do those... Read More
What Factors Does A Court Use To Decide Child Custody?
What factors does a court use to decide child custody and parenting time? The following from Ohio Revised Code 3109.051 (R.C. 3109.051) sets... Read More
Can I Record My Child’s Wishes?
One may ask, “Can I record my child’s wishes?” The answer is no. Ohio Revised Code 3109.04 (R.C. 3109.04) specifically prohibits the... Read More
Child Support Deviation
When does a court consider a child support deviation? Normally, child support follows a specific formula as set forth in Ohio Revised... Read More
Parental Rights
I often get asked what parental rights parents have when they are married, unmarried or have a child support order in place. ... Read More
Property Division In Divorce
This article will discuss property division in divorce. What is property? Property can be real property, otherwise known as real estate. Property... Read More
Can You Force Your Spouse into a Divorce?
I am often asked: can you force your spouse into a divorce? Many parties get divorced by agreement, otherwise known as a dissolution. ... Read More