When a family court judge issues a custody decision you believe is wrong, it can feel like the end of the line. It is...
Appealing a Family Court Custody Decision in West Virginia: How the Intermediate Court of Appeals Works
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Child Custody
Who Claims the Kids on Taxes, and Who Gets the Holidays? Q4 Planning for Co-Parents in West Virginia and Ohio
As the year winds down, divorced and separated parents face two questions that can quietly cause enormous friction:...
How Domestic Violence Changes a Custody Case: West Virginia’s 50/50 Rebuttal vs. Ohio’s Best-Interest Test
When a parent has been abusive, the idea of sharing custody equally can feel unthinkable and unsafe. Yet both West...
Ohio’s SB 174 Custody Overhaul Clears Two House Hearings: Where the Parenting-Plan Bill Stands Now
If you have been following Ohio's effort to reshape how courts handle custody and parenting time, there is news worth...
Moving for the School Year? West Virginia’s Relocation Notice Rules Every Co-Parent Must Follow
A new job, a new relationship, or a fresh start in a better school district can all make relocating with your child...
Denied a Custody Modification in West Virginia? Here’s When You Can Try Again
Being told no by a family court judge feels final, especially when the decision affects how much time you get with...
Who Decides Where the Kids Go to School? Back-to-School Decision Disputes in West Virginia and Ohio
Every August, a familiar conflict lands on family lawyers' desks. One parent wants the children enrolled in the local...
School Enrollment Custody Disputes: When Parents Can’t Agree on Fall Plans
School Enrollment Custody Disputes: When Parents Can't Agree on Fall Plans Every summer, divorced and separated...
WV’s Parental Bill of Rights: What It Means for Custody, Education, and Medical Decisions
WV's Parental Bill of Rights: What It Means for Custody, Education, and Medical Decisions West Virginia's Parental...
