u/Longjumping_Turn_527

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for part-time on-site work around the Greater Akron, Cleveland, or Canton areas paying around $20+/hr to earn extra cash for the holidays and offset child support.

Need for flexibility: I work a full-time day job where I still pick up overtime when available, plus I have my kids on set nights each week.

General availability: Mondays after 5:30 PM, some Thursdays after 5:30 PM, and every other weekend (full availability Saturdays & Sundays).

Roles: Warehouses, package sorting, twilight freight stocking, or general on-site work (no Uber/DoorDash to save wear and tear on my car).

Any recommendations for local distribution hubs or companies offering flexible twilight shifts or self-scheduled shift apps? Thanks!

My ex reopened our case and child support was recently added/recalculated. She earns roughly three times what I make, and I’m trying to find an attorney who can review the court’s child support calculation and the overall order to see whether a modification or other options may be available.

I’m not necessarily looking for someone to immediately take over the entire case. I’d first like to pay an experienced attorney to review the documents, explain whether the numbers were calculated fairly, and tell me what realistic options I have going forward.

Does anyone have experience with a good attorney who handles child support modifications/reviews and practices in Portage County? I’d especially appreciate recommendations from anyone who has dealt with a similar situation.

Thank you

I’m looking for part-time, on-site evening/weekend work around Akron to supplement my full-time day job (aiming for $20+/hr).

​Availability: Mondays after 5:30 PM, some Thursdays after 5:30 PM, and every other weekend (Saturdays & Sundays).

​Roles: Warehouses, package handling, evening stocking, or general on-site work.

​Note: Not looking for gig driving/delivery (Uber, DoorDash) to avoid vehicle wear.

​Any recommendations for local places or hubs with flexible scheduling? Thanks!

Looking for opinions from anyone in Ohio (especially Northeast Ohio) familiar with child support modifications.

Right now, my divorce decree is set at $0 child support. We agreed to that at the time of the divorce. I’m very involved in my kids’ lives — I have them every Wednesday, Friday, and every other weekend, and I attend basically everything: sports, orchestra concerts, school events, etc. Even on off days, I still try to be present for them.

My ex now wants to modify child support, and her attorney submitted an adjustment request. The judge apparently wants to wait until August to decide.

Here’s my concern: my ex makes roughly 2.5–3x more than I do. I work support staff for a school district, so I’m not in a high-paying field. They’re talking about potentially making me pay around $800/month, which honestly would hit me hard financially with rent, utilities, gas, groceries, and everything else increasing.

I’m not trying to avoid supporting my kids. I already buy clothes, food, school items, take them places, attend their activities, and cover expenses when they’re with me. I’m an active dad and involved consistently in their lives.

The kids also no longer go to daycare. At most, there may be some aftercare costs now, which are much lower than full daycare.

I’m also currently trying to purchase a townhouse so my kids can each finally have their own room and more space when they’re with me. I’m hoping the court would consider that I’m trying to improve their quality of life too, not just barely survive financially.

Another issue is Ohio EdChoice. I’m the parent whose address, utility bill, and income documentation were used so one of my children could qualify for private school tuition assistance through the Ohio EdChoice Scholarship program. From my perspective, that scholarship has saved thousands in tuition costs, but my ex is arguing that it should not count or be considered in any support discussions.

I’m also wondering whether adding a Sunday overnight (instead of returning them Sunday evening) could significantly affect Ohio child support calculations or parenting time credits.

My questions are:

In Ohio, how much weight does a judge usually give to a current order already being set at $0?

Does adding one overnight per week materially help reduce support?

Do judges take income disparity into account when one parent makes substantially more?

Does the court look at involvement and parenting participation, or is it mostly just formula-based?

Have any Ohio parents dealt with EdChoice being discussed in child support or shared expense arguments?

Have any Ohio dads here successfully argued for deviations based on parenting time or financial hardship?

I’m just trying to understand whether this sounds like a normal modification situation or whether the requested amount sounds excessive given the circumstances.

Appreciate any feedback from people familiar with Ohio family court.

Thank you