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How do I get custody in Ohio?
Depends on where you stand and if you are married or unmarried. If you are an unmarried couple, the mother automatically, from the day of birth, is presumed to be the legal custodian residential parent of the child.
Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.
Under Ohio law, the court will make child custody decisions, with are referred to as the "allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of the minor children of the marriage," based on the best interests of the child. check to learn more.
The Ohio Laws and Rules website is another useful resource for learning additional information about visitation rights and how they can be acted upon. For instance, when a parent is entitled to visitation rights in Ohio, it is not mandatory for that parent to take advantage of those rights. check to learn more.