Watson v. Watson

Citations

• 2023 Ohio 3719

Syllabus

Trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying objections to magistrate's decision modifying elements of a shared parenting plan because the magistrate considered the evidence presented at the hearing and addressed the appropriate factors in determining whether changes to the shared parenting plan were in the children's best interest. Trial court did not abuse its discretion in modifying child support award, despite not extrapolating the child support obligation based on the parties' excess income, because it appropriately considered whether extrapolation was necessary to meet the needs and standard of living of the children and the parties. Trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying objection to magistrate's decision denying motion for attorney fees and expenses because the magistrate properly considered the statutory factors, including the parties' income and conduct during the litigation.