by Joe Kelly | Jul 29, 2019 | Child Custody
Roughly 40% of children in the United States are born out of wedlock. This means that many fathers in Ohio and throughout the country are not married to their son or daughter’s mother. However, unwed fathers generally do have rights to their children as long as...
by Joe Kelly | Jul 15, 2019 | Child Custody
Many Ohio parents may be concerned about how to best help their children get through their divorce feeling loved and supported. Parental divorce can be challenging for kids, and they may feel uncertain about the future. Even the practical elements, like moving back...
by Joe Kelly | Jun 13, 2019 | Child Custody
When parents in Ohio decide to divorce, they may face difficult decisions about child custody and visitation. Most parents want as much time with their children as possible, but that does not mean that joint physical custody is always the best option. There are a...
by Joe Kelly | May 29, 2019 | Child Custody
When Ohio parents divorce, there will be many changes to come as they sort out their co-parenting responsibilities and joint plans for the future. Many divorcing spouses want to make the transition for their children as easy as possible, minimizing emotional damage....
by Joe Kelly | May 2, 2019 | Child Custody
At one time, it was rare in Ohio and other states for a child to be born to an unwed mother. Today, however, this is an increasingly common situation. In fact, about 40 percent of children in the United States are born to parents who are not married, a jump of nearly...
by Joe Kelly | Apr 9, 2019 | Child Custody
When Ohio parents of young children get divorced, they may share both legal and physical custody. A parent with legal custody has the right to make decisions about such issues as the child’s religion and medical care. The child lives with the parent who has...