You have to be married for your boyfriend to adopt her. You still have to notify father of the adoption, but may not need his permission. You should discuss this with a local attorney.

One of the relatives needs to consult with a family law attorney in your area to learn how to file with the court.

Unfortunately, Ohio does not have self-emancipation for minors. Is there a relative who could file for custody?

Because you are not married, yes, you have custody by law. Father can seek shared parenting, custody, and/or parenting time through the court. You will need to file for child support.

I agree with the prior answer. Once you are required to leave, you may need to file for divorce to receive parenting time if you cannot agree. Your wife may file to get support, both child and spousal. You may need a vocational expert to show what your wife is capable of earning.

If you are the custodial parent, you do. If you and your ex have shared parenting, the court may divide the stimulus between you.

Accidental fire is not a violation. If she is keeping the children from you, you need to file a motion for parenting time.

If the state took your children, you are entitled to counsel. However if it was the other parent or another person who sought custody, you do not have a to be appointed counsel.

Do you really believe he will not bother you if you drop support? If so, and you want to do this, either you or he would have to file a motion to modify support. You can agree to do so, unless you are receiving government assistance.

The other answer is correct, but the mother must show a change in incomes since the divorce to obtain a support order.

The prior answer is correct. Unfortunately, you can’t force the father to exercise parenting time or take your child to live with him.

Yes, you should file to modify parenting time. It would be best to have an attorney assist you in how best to present your arguments. You will probably want to ask the magistrate or judge to interview him on what time he’d like with you.

No, once you plead & are convicted, the case can’t be reopened.

No. An 18 year old is an adult over whom you have no legal control. It’s unfortunate you can’t convince your child to complete high school

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Based on the facts you’ve provided, a step-parent adoption can occur. You will have to notify father, but don’t need his permission based on no support and no contact for one year.

The domestic violence case is not relevant unless the father lost his job due to being jailed. If so, then you need to let the court know this was from an assault on you, the mother, and he needs to continue to support his children.

Sounds like your guidance counselor is trying to help you. You should look into how you can complete school to help you with employment.

Glad you received equal time. Not sure how you were ordered to pay $774 per month, if you earn $940 per month. You may want someone check the numbers.

Based on what you say, she has no court ordered rights. Therefore, you ha no obligation to send her. Mom would have to file a motion to obtain parenting time.

Did you and he live in Ohio together during the marriage? If so, yes, file for divorce here and seek temporary child and spousal support. Did you live with your husband in Montana? If not,he may not be able to file there, but I don't know Montana law.