Understanding the 1980 Hague Convention and International Parental Abduction If you are a parent and your child has been taken out of the United States without your consent, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and unsure of what to do next. International...
As a family lawyer, one of the most urgent and emotional calls to get is from a parent saying, “My ex just took our child to another state without my consent. What can I do?” When this happens, it often feels like a nightmare, and you may be worried, angry, and...
In the first two parts of this series, we explored how grandparents in Ohio can seek visitation rights and obtain temporary custody through parental agreements. But what happens when a grandparent believes that a more permanent custody arrangement is necessary to...
In the first part of this series, we explored the various legal avenues available to grandparents seeking visitation with their grandchildren under Ohio law. But what about custody? As early as 1877, the Ohio Supreme Court held in Clark v. Bayer that fit parents have...
Grandparents often play a vital role in a child’s life: offering love, support, and stability. But what happens when family conflicts, parental unfitness or other difficult circumstances put that bond at risk? In such cases, grandparents may seek legal visitation or...