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Understanding Grandparents’ Rights in West Virginia

Understanding Grandparents’ Rights in West Virginia

Family Bonds Can Matter Family changes can leave grandparents worried about losing contact with a child they love. Summers & Associates in Parkersburg helps families approach understanding grandparents’ rights in West Virginia with compassion, clear expectations, and a focus on the child’s best interests. Grandparent visitation cases often involve divorce, separation, loss of a parent, […]

How West Virginia Courts Determine Child Custody

How West Virginia Courts Determine Child Custody

Start with the Child Custody concerns can feel overwhelming when parents disagree about schedules, decision-making, or daily routines. Summers & Associates in Parkersburg helps families understand how West Virginia courts determine child custody so they can prepare for the process with confidence and focus on the child’s needs from the start. Review Each Parent’s Role […]

Child Custody Rights for Grandparents in Ohio

Child Custody Rights for Grandparents in Ohio

When Do Grandparents Have Custody Rights? Child custody rights for grandparents in Ohio are different than in most states. Rights for the elderly have been under debate for decades. Parents have a fundamental right to choose who will be involved in a child’s life. Ohio grandparents also have a right to be in the lives […]

Court of Common Pleas Structure in West Virginia and Ohio

Court of Common Pleas Structure in West Virginia and Ohio

What Are The Differences in the Court of Common Pleas Structure? The Court of Common Pleas structure in WV and Ohio contains several differences. For those who don’t know, the common pleas section handles general trial cases. Each state has its own way of handling claims. At Summers & Associates, we are here to help […]