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 Part 1 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 a...
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...