by Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Published on Jun 14, 2021 | Child Custody
Many parents coming into our office to discuss separation or divorce share some very common misconceptions about Shared Parenting. In this article, we’ll attempt to clear up some of the ones we hear most frequently. Is Shared Parenting the same as Joint... 
by Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Published on Jun 4, 2021 | Child Custody
Let’s face it: children aren’t known for their stellar decision-making abilities. There is a common misconception that there is some “magic age” of 12 or 14 when a child can choose with which parent to live, but the truth is, there is no age when a minor in Ohio can... 
by Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A | Last updated May 3, 2021 | Published on May 3, 2021 | Child Custody
You are always allowed to move after a divorce; however, you may not always be allowed to take your children with you. When parents get a divorce, it is important that they work together to determine where the child will live, go to school and which parent will have... 
by Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Published on Apr 23, 2021 | Child Custody
In Ohio, it is determined that paternity between an unwed mother and child is established by proof of her having given birth to the child, but unwed father’s do not have that same paternity determination upon the birth of the child or any parenting rights... 
by Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Published on Apr 20, 2021 | Child Custody
In Ohio, in any case of divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, annulment or child support proceeding that involves a child, the court has the ability to grant reasonable companionship or visitation rights to a grandparent. Prior to the court entertaining... 
by Kirkland & Sommers, Co., L.P.A | Last updated Jan 12, 2023 | Published on Apr 2, 2021 | Child Custody
How it differs in Ohio A standard order of parenting time provides parents with basic rights and guarantees a minimumamount of time they are able to spend with their children proceeding a divorce or separation. A standard agreement typically...