Custody Dispute Attorneys in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County
We are award winning Child Custody Lawyers in Cleveland representing clients in Northeast Ohio.
Regardless of how broken down a relationship is between parents it is crucial for the children to have the necessary emotional and financial support. For years, our expert child custody lawyers have assisted clients with matters involving paternity, custody establishment, custody modification, enforce of visitation and parenting rights, and child support order establishment or modification. We have handled both contentious and collaborative cases.
Please contact a lawyer at Triscaro & Associates for expert and sensible legal counseling related to:
- Child Custody
- Child Visitation
- Child Support
- Civil Protection Orders (Restraining Orders)
We have litigated contentious and complex custody matter through trial and appeals.
Ohio Child Custody Law
Similar to other states, courts usually take the position that shared parenting (joint custody) is in the best interests of minor children (however, there are certain circumstances where sole custody is the better option - e.g. neglect, abuse, addiction, etc.). For shared parenting arrangements, the courts believe that both the mother and father should usually have an equal say involving material decisions related to the child`s life, such as medical care, education and religion.
One may petition the court for sole custody if they believe that the other parent is not a suitable parent. A person is considered unfit for custody in cases involving drug or alcohol abuse, or if they have a past history of child abuse, domestic violence or violent criminal actions. Our Cleveland Custody Lawyers can assist you to obtain sole custody of your child.
Relocating and the Filing of a Notice of Relocation
In cases where a parent is moving, they are obligated to submit a Notice of Relocation with the Court. If you fail to submit the required notice you may pay the price. Courts understand that, at times, relocation is necessary. Still, it is important to file the appropriate relocation notice - our Cleveland Custody Attorneys can help you to do so.
Child Support
Child Support in Ohio is determined based on the Ohio Child Support Guidelines, but deviations are permitted at times depending on certain circumstances. Our Child Custody Lawyers work diligently to uncover and account for all the assets and income of the other party to improve child support awards. We have also successfully obtained retroactive child support, birthing expenses, medical expenses and child care expenses for clients.
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It is extremely important that you make the right decisions in custody matters because our children are always our #1 priority. Once a custody order has been established it can be difficult to amend it. Modifications can only be made in cases of a significant change in circumstance.
To discuss all legal issues related to custody please contact a Cleveland Child Custody Lawyer at Triscaro & Associates. Our accomplished child custody attorneys serve clients throughout Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and Northeast Ohio.
