What are my custody rights as a father in Ohio?

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What are my custody rights as a father in Ohio?

Custody rights as a father differ depending on what kind of father you are. As a married parent where Mom and Dad get married and then the child is born of the marriage, both parents have full custody of their child.

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Child Custody in Ohio

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. In Ohio, joint custody is known as "shared parenting." check to learn more.

Ohio Child Visitation Laws

The Ohio Visitation Law makes it possible for a parent without custody to visit his or her children. Ohio courts thoroughly review the criminal backgrounds of each of the parents, and if it is found that either parents has either entered a guilty plea or been convicted of a crime, such as abuse or neglect, these factors will weight heavily on an Ohio court’s visitation decision. check to learn more.