Custody Attorneys in Juvenile Court Serving Akron and Northeast Ohio

Serving Akron, Canton, Summit County, Portage and Medina, Ohio.

When custody is decided in juvenile court, it often means something serious has already happened. A child may have been removed from home. Children services may be involved. Or the parents may have never been married, and the court must step in. Whatever brought your case here, the process is often confusing, fast-moving, and filled with high emotions.

At Hoover Kacyon, LLC, we help parents, grandparents, and relatives navigate custody cases in Ohio’s juvenile courts. Whether you are seeking custody, defending your rights, or stepping in to protect a child, we guide you with clarity, legal precision, and the support you need to move forward.

How Custody Works in Juvenile Court

Juvenile courts in Ohio handle custody cases when parents are unmarried, when children services intervenes, or when a private party requests custody outside of a divorce. These courts decide who will care for the child, whether reunification with the parent is appropriate, or whether custody should be granted to a third party.

In dependency, neglect, or abuse cases, the court may grant temporary or legal custody to a relative, foster parent, or children services while the case is pending. The court may also implement a case plan, require parenting classes or treatment, and review progress regularly. In private custody matters, one parent or family member may file for custody by affidavit if the child is not in the care of the other legal parent.

These cases can be complex, especially when multiple parties are involved or when children services is seeking permanent custody. We help you meet court requirements, respond to caseworker findings, and assert your rights at every hearing.