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0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: In Ohio I was charged with domestic violence, lowered to disorderly conduct can I put disorderly conduct for a job?

I was charged with domestic violence last year, it was lowered to disorderly conduct can I put disorderly conduct for a job when on the background check it says list charge or offense, since it was lowered?

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: I am a single unwed mother. Can I ensure no visitation due to lack of contact even though I receive child support?
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answered on Apr 23, 2024

If there is no custody order, and unmarried father in Ohio has no parental rights. That said, it is extremely unlikely that you would be able to prevent the father from getting parenting time if he sought a court order.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: I am the beneficiary of a trust fund. The trustee claims I was only gifted net interest on the principal.

There is HEMS clause where he has authority to use the principal furthermore he stated that ultimately the principal goes to charity when it’s plainly written it goes to my daughter.

Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
answered on Apr 22, 2024

You may want to engage an attorney to explain your rights under the trust instrument. The exact language used by the drafter is critical here.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Ohio on
Q: Can I put the biological father of my child's name on her birth certificate even though I am still married?

My husband and i separated almost a year ago and are still married. I got into a new relationship and am due to have a baby pretty much any day now. Will i be able to put her biological father's name on her birth certificate? or will i have to wait until after my divorce is final? Also, will i... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Ohio on
Q: How do I get custody of my grandson if someone outside of family was granted temporary custody after death of my daughte

Daughter was found dead, undetermined cause of death, 8 month old son granted temporary custody to the person that may of had something to do with her death, what motions need to be filed, how do I file without an attorney?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Ohio on
Q: I have parenting issue with ex spouse with mental illness. He was been non compliant . He wants to modify the agreement.

When he doesn't agree with we agreed to, he's constantly is wanting to change things. We both are supposed to have an ROR, which includes talking to the psychiatrist and or doctors. I agreed to be transparent about my medical health, even though i do not have any psychotic disorders. He... View More

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Apr 11, 2024

I don't see a specific question here. It sounds like you may wish to either file a motion to enforce your present agreement, or in the alternative terminate your agreement in favor of you having custody reserving visitation to the other parent. It sounds like you may wish to have a Guardian ad... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Ohio on
Q: if a woman had a baby by me 17 yrs ago and adopted him out without my knoledge of the kid can i do somthing

is there anyway i could call adoption agency and find him an establish dna an that im hisbirth father

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: if i didnt kno about a child of mine being born and was adopted could i do somtin about it

a woman had a kid by me 17 yrs ago and adopted him to a foster family how would i go about finding him an making contact and proving im his father

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Ohio on
Q: Where can I get a probono lawyer? also if my case just ended am I able to now file a new case in a different county ?
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answered on Apr 8, 2024

There is not enough information here to answer your questions. Assuming that this is a custody issue in fairfield, ohio, jurisdiction follows where the children reside, so you would have to file any custody action there. In addition, courts will not allow you to relitigate custody actions unless... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: I missed court. For child support. They have issued a warrant. I can file a motion to recall warrant.

I wasn't able to make it to court. Do to roads being closed due flooding. Due to Strom the nite before

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Apr 9, 2024

No you cannot. Contact your attorney and make arrangements to turn yourself in at a convenient time. Make sure you have any urgent needs taken care of as you may be held for a day.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: Going through a divorce, what all can I legally get? Husband refuses to let me have anything!

Me and my husband are going to be going through a divorce. After obtaining legal martial status, we had bought a house, had a child, bought vehicles and appliances for the home. Husband refused to move out so I left, he states he is entitled to everything and I only get my clothes and custody of... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

IN GENERAL: Anything purchased or acquired after a couple is married is considered marital property. That means that if the parties divorce, all of that property must be equitably divided between the parties. This includes houses, cars, personal property, retirement accounts, bank accounts, etc.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Internet Law and Communications Law for Ohio on
Q: If I share my Facebook login with my son in a text message does that give my ex wife permission to login to messenger

She logged into my messenger account and read my personal messages and now is trying to use them against me to take away my shared parenting.

The messages are not to and from my son she used my sons old phone to obtain my personal password for my private messenger account and she logged... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

No, it doesn't give her permission.

On the other hand, though she may have "hacked" your account, there is nothing private about private facebook messages. All of those are routinely subpoenaed in custody proceedings and are discoverable information, particularly if they...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Ohio on
Q: If I share my Facebook login with my son in a text message does that give my ex wife permission to login to messenger

She logged into my messenger account and read my personal messages and now is trying to use them against me to take away my shared parenting.

The messages are not to and from my son she used my sons old phone to obtain my personal password for my private messenger account and she logged... View More

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Apr 7, 2024

Your messages to and from your son are both discoverable and likely admissible. At the very least, a guardian ad litem would be able to consider them as part of preparing recommendations to the court.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: My huband said he filed for a divorce in February of this year 2024.

My husband said he hired an attorney in the beginning of February, he told me his attorney would write up the papers then email to him so he could look over them before signing. My husband then told me his attorney was going to mail me the papers so I could then look at them and if I did not agree... View More

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answered on Apr 3, 2024

It sounds like your husband has hired an attorney on a limited representation basis. That is, the attorney is just drafting documents, but your husband is handling the rest. If that's the case then this does sound above-board.

You do not need to wait any time at all if you want to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Ohio on
Q: So I'm about to start the process of adopting my step kids, questions about home study.

I'm going to be adopting my step kids and their biological father agrees to give consent as he's not in their life and doesn't want to pay the child support and all so it's win-win for us all. It seems we still have to have a home study conducted in Ohio despite them living with... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2024

It can be used against you the same way that consuming alcohol can be used against you. If you use to excess or it effects your ability to parent, that will be a strike against you. If it does neither of those things, it is a very low likelihood that it will derail the adoption.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: If a 14 yr d wants to go live with one parent over another parent during a dissolution. Can that parent get full custody
Raquel Ann Parish
Raquel Ann Parish
answered on Apr 2, 2024

Parties to a dissolution in Ohio must agree on all aspects of the dissolution or they cannot file for dissolution. When children are involved the parties must agree on custody, parenting time, child support and any other relevant issue concerning the children to have a dissolution. When parties are... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Family Law and Adoption for Ohio on
Q: Will having a medical card put you at risk of losing your kids to the non-custodial parent if he wanted to use that?

If my ex wanted to use my medical card in Ohio against me, could he despite not having parental rights and my husband having adopted my children?

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answered on Apr 2, 2024

He is not the non-custodial parent if your spouse adopted the kids. He is not a parent at all. It would be basically impossible for him to obtain parental rights by attempting to utilize your use of medical marijuana in a custody dispute.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: Hi. So my son was given a tablet but his grandmother. Thus tablet was set up with his grandmother's email. I went throug

Thus tablet to ensure it was safe for him and her email had come up. I looked through it. I later deleted her account from the tablet. Is it a crime to do so?

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Apr 1, 2024

It is not a crime assuming your son is a minor and the e-mail account itself was not deleted in its entirety.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: This is from a dependancy lawyer. " they are going to give your wife ---tion, its like remand" what word did she use?

Please fill in the blank for me. She will not repeat and it, and tries to change the subject. I am thinking its about me losing parental rights.

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