Child Custody Litigation lawyers serving Akron

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

At Hoover Kacyon, LLC, we know that custody cases are some of the most emotionally difficult matters in family law. Whether you are trying to protect your child from harm, prevent parental alienation, or navigate complicated interstate or international issues, our attorneys are here to provide compassionate legal guidance and experienced courtroom advocacy.



We represent parents, guardians, and third parties such as grandparents in all types of child custody matters. From high-conflict litigation to mediation-focused resolutions, we help you pursue outcomes that protect your child and preserve your rights.

Fighting for Custody in the Courtroom

Contested custody cases often involve serious issues such as abuse, relocation disputes, or efforts to terminate parental rights. You may also be facing the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem, an emergency custody motion, or challenges related to co-parenting after a breakdown in communication. These cases require thoughtful legal strategy, detailed preparation, and strong advocacy in the courtroom.



Our attorneys guide you through every stage of the litigation process. We ensure you are prepared for hearings and trial, help you understand how to respond to court evaluations or investigations, and present your position clearly and confidently before the court. Whether you are seeking full custody or defending your role as a parent, we work to protect both your legal rights and your child’s long-term stability.

Alternatives to Courtroom Conflict

Not every custody dispute needs to be adversarial. In many cases, parents or guardians prefer to resolve their disagreements without going to trial. You may want to establish a cooperative parenting plan, restructure a schedule after years of co-parenting, or simply find a way to move forward with minimal stress on your child.



Our team offers a variety of solutions outside of litigation. These include court-led mediation, attorney-guided settlement conferences, collaborative law approaches, and even therapy-informed parenting agreements when appropriate. We spend time learning the full picture of your family dynamic so that we can recommend a resolution method that supports your parenting goals and minimizes conflict.

International Child Custody and Jurisdiction Disputes

When parents live in different countries, or when children have moved between countries with both parents, custody disputes become more complex. These cases often involve competing court actions, confusion over jurisdiction, and urgent concerns about child abduction or refusal to return a child to one parent.



Our attorneys are experienced in international custody litigation involving questions of habitual residence and home state determinations. We represent clients in state and federal court, as well as before international agencies like the Central Authority. We help determine where your custody case should be heard, what country’s law applies, and how to navigate the Hague Convention when applicable. If necessary, we coordinate with attorneys abroad and help you take legal action to enforce or resist foreign custody orders.