Ohio - A major overhaul to Ohio's child custody process has passed the Ohio Senate and is headed to the House, with supporters and opponents divided over how much power the proposal gives judges.

Senate Bill 174 would start most custody cases assuming both parents share equal responsibility, unless the court finds another arrangement better serves the child.

Supporters said the bill modernizes outdated custody rules, increases judicial accountability and reduces bias in decisions about which parent children live with.

Groups backing the bill include the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and the Ohio State Bar Association, among others.

Lisa DeGeeter, senior director for policy and prevention at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, said the measure is designed to add structure and transpa

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