Columbus, OH Parental Rights Lawyer
Serving Clients Throughout Central Ohio
Parental rights in Ohio, like in many other states, encompass a range of legal and custodial considerations aimed at ensuring that both parents have equal opportunities to participate in their children's lives. In Ohio, parents have the right to seek custody and parenting time arrangements that are in the best interests of their children, regardless of their marital status.
They can pursue joint custody or parenting time schedules that allow them to maintain meaningful relationships with their children.
Ohio law also acknowledges a parent's right to be informed and involved in important decisions affecting their child's upbringing, such as education, healthcare, and religious upbringing.
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Parental Rights in Ohio
In Ohio, there is no presumption of custody based on gender. Courts will award custody based on the best interests of the child. Courts will consider all factors when making this determination, including:
- Each parent's ability to perform the functions necessary for the child's care and development
- The child's needs
- The child's interaction and relationship with each parent
- Each parent's physical and mental health
- Each parent's ability to provide for the child's needs, including food, clothing, and shelter
- Each parent's ability to provide the child with a stable, safe, and nonviolent environment
- Each parent's ability to allow the child frequent and continuing contact with the other parent, unless it would not be in the child's best interest
- Each parent's plans for the child's future
The court will place a high priority on the child's relationship with both parents and will attempt to preserve the child's relationship with both parents whenever possible. If the parents can work together cooperatively and reach an agreement, the court will likely grant their custody arrangement. However, if the parents cannot agree, the court will hold a hearing to determine custody.
Protect Your Rights as a Parent
As a parent, it's important to know and protect your rights when it comes to family law matters. Whether you're facing a divorce, custody battle, or child support issue, our experienced Columbus, OH parental rights lawyer is here to advocate for you and ensure that your rights are upheld throughout the legal process.
At Richard L. Morris Co., L.P.A, we understand the unique challenges that parents may face in family law cases. We are dedicated to providing personalized and aggressive representation to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
Our parental rights services include:
- Legal guidance for custody and parenting time rights
- Representation in child support negotiations and disputes
- Defense against false allegations
- Support in navigating the complexities of family law
Don't let your rights as a parent be overlooked. Contact us today for a consultation to discuss your case and learn how we can help protect your rights and the best interests of your children.
Contact Us for a Consultation
Parents have many rights in divorce. It is important to hire an attorney who understands those rights and can help you protect them. Attorney Richard L. Morris has represented many parents and has helped them achieve their goals in divorce. If you need help protecting your rights as a parent, contact our firm for an initial consultation.
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