What Are Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting Arrangements?

What Are Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting Arrangements?
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Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting

Parenting Methods That May Work For You: Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting

parallel parenting co parenting shared parenting planOhio Courts may designate 1 parent as the sole custodial parent or both as equal residential parents under a shared parenting plan. In a divorce, the statute that establishes that is R.C. § 3109.04. The best interests of the child always are the paramount consideration.

However, there are two other parenting methods in the non-legal world that are important to be aware of in order to be fully informed.

Co-Parenting:

This approach will work best for those parents who act and problem-solve together despite their differences and are no longer living with one another. Typically, these parents are operating under a shared parenting plan.

This approach involves putting the best interest of your child first often by making going between houses a low-stress situation, attending school functions and extra-curricular events with one another, and frequent, detailed communication. Further, their parental interaction is cordial and there is a safe space for conflict resolution in order to keep a level of normalcy for the child. Essentially, a low conflict ideal situation for … Read More... “What Are Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting Arrangements?”

How To Help Someone Dealing With Grief After Divorce

How To Help Someone Dealing With Grief After Divorce
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Simple and meaningful ideas to help you help them with Grief After Divorce.

grief after divorceWhen you see someone you love struggling with the pain of divorce, it’s natural to want to help them get over their pain. Yet knowing how to help someone dealing with grief after divorce isn’t something that anyone naturally knows how to do. That’s because, unlike when someone is grieving the death of a loved one, we are without cultural norms for how we grieve the death of a marriage.

However, there are some clues to knowing how to help someone dealing with grief over divorce in our understanding of grieving a death.

You can expect anyone who is divorced or divorcing to be operating at less than their best – just as if they had suffered the loss of a loved one. Knowing that they may not have the energy or presence of mind to take care of some of the basic necessities, this is one area in which you can offer to help them.

Sit and Listen to Our Friends and Family

They may need help with meals. They may need help … Read More... “How To Help Someone Dealing With Grief After Divorce”

Blast From The Past: Gambling: The Consequences Of Financial Misconduct In A Divorce

Blast From The Past: Gambling: The Consequences Of Financial Misconduct In A Divorce
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Financial Misconduct in a Divorce, Is it a Gambling Addiction?

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This blog about financial misconduct in a divorce case is as meaningful today as it was when we originally posted it on April 22, 2017. We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Overview on Ohio Divorce Law: Gambling as the Basis for Financial Misconduct and Unequal Division of Marital Assets Upon Divorce

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Gambling exists in every state (even in Utah and Hawaii where it is illegal), but not everyone gambles the same.  If gambling gets out of control, it becomes a real medical condition. A “Gambling Disorder”, as the affliction is known, affects slightly more than 2 percent  of all U.S. adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Gambling  can stimulate the brain’s reward system much like drugs such as alcohol can, leading to addiction”.

Individually, male gambling addicts typically accumulate an
average debt between $55,000 and $90,000.  Female gambling addicts average a $15,000 debt, by one estimate. But as one might expect, … Read More... “Blast From The Past: Gambling: The Consequences Of Financial Misconduct In A Divorce”

Having Trouble Co-Parenting? Consider Co-Parent Therapy or Counseling?

Having Trouble Co-Parenting? Consider Co-Parent Therapy or Counseling?
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Consider Co-Parenting Counseling When Sharing Parenting Responsibilies Become Difficult With Your Former Spouse

co-parenting counseling divorceRecently I posted an article on the blog discussing co-parenting and parallel parenting arrangements. Perhaps you and your ex have decided on a co-parenting arrangement.  If you are finding it difficult to do so and the children are suffering from the conflicts between you and your ex, then it might be wise to seek co-parenting counseling.

When parents decide to share parenting time, there are an awful lot of things to consider and coordinate in order to make it a successful arrangement for all. The number one priority is, or should be, the kids. The two parties may find it difficult just being in the same room together, but it is imperative that they put aside the animosity they might feel for one another and focus on the children. When co-parenting  there is much to consider. Kids need to do a lot of things such as go to school, attend extra-curricular activities, visit with friends, go on trips, etc. They need a lot of “things” too, such as school supplies, clothes, sports … Read More... “Having Trouble Co-Parenting? Consider Co-Parent Therapy or Counseling?”

What is a First Right of Refusal Clause in a Child Custody Case?

What is a First Right of Refusal Clause in a Child Custody Case?
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Are Clauses Needed In A Child Custody Case? Weighing The Pros And Cons.

first right refusal divorceParenting time is often one of the most important issues in a divorce or custody case. Crafting the agreement allocating parenting time can be difficult. It is impossible to anticipate all the schedule changes that daily life “curve balls” can cause, such as illness, emergencies, and changes in work schedules. One solution to that problem is to incorporate a “First Right of Refusal” into the shared parenting plan or seperation agreement.

WHAT IS A FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL CLAUSE?

Typically, this clause requires that one parent must first offer any time he/she can’t accommodate the child during their regular parenting time to the other parent. This “offer” must be made to the other parent BEFORE attempting to make any alternate plans for the child.

For instance, if the parties share the child week on and week off and have negotiated a typical first right of refusal clause, and let’s say that Dad can’t care for the child due to a family emergency for 5 hours, then he must offer the time to Mother … Read More... “What is a First Right of Refusal Clause in a Child Custody Case?”

An Overview of Child Custody Proceedings in Ohio

An Overview of Child Custody Proceedings in Ohio
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Understanding the Intricacies of Ohio’s Custody Laws

custody domestic relationsOhio law is gender neutral in custody determinations – meaning there is no preference towards the mother or father being granted custody. In divorce court, “shared parenting” between the mother and father is generally the preferred parenting arrangement instead of sole custody to one parent. If a parent is awarded sole custody, they have the decision-making rights over where a child will attend school and major legal or medical decisions on their behalf. However, that is not always the case and the “best interest” test is employed to determine the best interest of the child.

A court takes into consideration numerous factors such as: the mental and physical health of both parents, any history of domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, and parents’ commitment to facilitate and honor parenting time to name a few. In some cases, a judge will appoint guardian ad litem to assess the child’s best interests in order to act as the child’s voice in a custody case.

In the case of unmarried parents, the custody of the child is placed by law with … Read More... “An Overview of Child Custody Proceedings in Ohio”

Blast From The Past: Divorce: Tips to Consider About Technology & Social Media

Blast From The Past: Divorce: Tips to Consider About Technology & Social Media
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This blog is as meaningful today as it was when we originally posted it on March 18, 2017. Our firm has some tips for you to consider if you are contemplating going through a divorce, while using social media and other technology. We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Divorce, Social Media and Technology. A whole new world.

Siri Is Listening! Technology And Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce!

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In the modern technological era where we are constantly surrounded by social media and 24/7 communication, it should come as no surprise that the technology at your fingertips could have a very real impact on your divorce case.  Our firm has some tips for you to consider if you are contemplating going through a divorce proceedings in this techy society.

Some Important Social Media Tips To Consider

  • First, remember to change passwords to all financial accounts, email accounts, and any other personal accounts that your former spouse should no longer be able to access freely without
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