Child Custody Archives - Kelly Law Office https://www.kellylawohio.com/category/child-custody/ Columbus Ohio Family Law & Divorce Attorney Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:12:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.kellylawohio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-kellylaw-logo-icon-2-1-32x32.png Child Custody Archives - Kelly Law Office https://www.kellylawohio.com/category/child-custody/ 32 32 How your mental health diagnosis impacts your child custody case https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/08/how-your-mental-health-diagnosis-impacts-your-child-custody-case/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:57:49 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=176 A person’s mental health is generally a private issue; however, it may not be when it comes to child custody cases. Having behavioral or emotional health issues won’t necessarily cause you to lose your custodial rights; however, there are circumstances in which your mental condition may have a negative impact on your custody case. If your mental […]

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]]> Tips for handling a difficult ex when there are custody issues https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/07/tips-for-handling-a-difficult-ex-when-there-are-custody-issues/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:11:51 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=186 Child custody cases sometimes bring out the worst in people. This can have a negative impact on the co-parenting relationship because both parents want their own way. One of the key strategies for having a successful co-parenting relationship is being able to work as a team. When one person is being difficult, these tips might […]

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]]> Questions you should expect a judge to ask at a custody hearing https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/07/questions-you-should-expect-a-judge-to-ask-at-a-custody-hearing/ Sat, 04 Jul 2020 17:17:33 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=191 One of the worst parts about getting divorced for most parents is having to come to terms with not being able to spend as much time as they’d like with their child. Moms and dads often fight to win custody so that they don’t have to miss important milestones in their kids’ lives. If you […]

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]]> Understanding the role of a parenting coordinator https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/05/understanding-the-role-of-a-parenting-coordinator/ Sun, 24 May 2020 21:27:42 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=205 If the relationship between separated or divorced parents is so bad that they’re unable to co-parent their children, a parent (or parenting) coordinator (PC) may be necessary. A PC may be ordered by a court or parents may decide on their own that they need one. The role of a PC will vary somewhat based […]

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]]> Your relationship with your kids can impact custody decisions https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/05/your-relationship-with-your-kids-can-impact-custody-decisions/ Thu, 07 May 2020 21:27:39 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=204 If you and your co-parent can’t reach an agreement on how to share custody of your children, a judge will need to make that decision for you. In Ohio and in family law courts throughout the country, judges typically adhere to the “best interests of the child” standard. They make custody and visitation decisions based […]

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]]> What holidays should parents put in their custody agreement? https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/04/what-holidays-should-parents-put-in-their-custody-agreement/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:35:28 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=218 If you and your co-parent are negotiating your custody and visitation agreement, you’ll need to address the issue of holidays. The more clearly you detail the parenting agreement for each holiday, the less likely you’ll be to have disputes and confusion later over the issue. If you and your co-parent celebrate different religious holidays or […]

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]]> Tips for disciplining your kids after divorce https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/04/tips-for-disciplining-your-kids-after-divorce/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:36:21 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=220 If you’re a separated or divorced parent who’s having difficulty disciplining your children, you aren’t alone. After a marital split, parents often feel guilty about the impact of the break-up on their children. They also feel like they’re competing with the other parent for the kids’ affection. Both of these things can make it hard […]

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]]> Co-parents need to cooperate to deal with children’s sleep issues https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/04/co-parents-need-to-cooperate-to-deal-with-childrens-sleep-issues/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:39:06 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=224 When parents separate or divorce and children split their time between two homes, it’s common for them to experience sleep issues. Some of these issues may be the result of anxiety and sadness about the changes in their life and their family. However, differences in bedtime routines and schedules between the two homes can also […]

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]]> Children shouldn’t be away from a parent for too long https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/03/children-shouldnt-be-away-from-a-parent-for-too-long/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:49:01 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=234 Parents may believe that having custody of their children for an entire week at a time is an ideal way to allocate parenting time. However, kids in Ohio and elsewhere may not benefit from this arrangement. Instead, it may be better for one parent to have custody for two days before allowing the other parent […]

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]]> The process of appealing a custody ruling https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/02/the-process-of-appealing-a-custody-ruling/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:33:30 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=215 State law in Ohio and throughout the nation seeks to protect the best interests of a child above the interests of a parent. However, it is possible for a parent to appeal a child custody ruling if there is reason to believe that it was flawed in some way. Generally speaking, only final and complete […]

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