John Shryock Co. L.P.A. Legal Blog
What to do when co-parents do not respect custody plans
Co-parenting includes a range of hard, difficult processes. Often, when both parents abide by the custody plan, it can help maintain a sense of stability and consistency for the children. However, when one parent does not respect the agreed-upon plan, it can lead to...
What should unmarried fathers know about child custody?
Child custody is an often contentious issue that comes up when a married couple decides to divorce. However, this issue can also arise in cases where two people are not married. Unmarried fathers, in particular, have an interest in this matter since the mother gets...
How mediation can help resolve child custody and parenting time disputes
When you divorce, it is important to develop custody arrangements that enable you to maintain contact and spend time with your children. Mediation can help you and your former spouse to develop a plan that balances your family's various needs. If you are facing a...
What is full custody?
When you get a divorce or have a child outside marriage, one of the most important decisions you, or a judge, will make is who retains custody of your child. State law and the child’s best interest play a key role in a judge’s custody decision. In most cases, courts...
Are you a good candidate for shared parenting?
What is often known as joint custody is shared parenting in Ohio. Under a shared parenting plan, both parents have equal contributions to decision-making as well as equal time with the children. Shared parenting is an ideal solution because it preserves the child’s...