Child Custody

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Modifying Custody Orders in Stark County: What Counts as Changed Circumstances

Modifying Custody Orders in Stark County: What Counts as Changed Circumstances Life changes. Jobs relocate, children's...

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Can Your Ex Take the Kids Out of State This Summer? WV and OH Travel Rules

Can Your Ex Take the Kids Out of State This Summer? WV and OH Travel Rules As summer approaches, many divorced and...

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Drug Testing in West Virginia Custody Cases: Types, Standards, and Impact

Drug Testing in West Virginia Custody Cases: Types, Standards, and Impact Allegations of drug or alcohol abuse are...

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