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We have no property and don’t want anything from each other. We have a 14 and 15 year old and work out with visitation just fine nonissues for two years now.
answered on Jul 7, 2022
Parties seeking an uncontested Divorce with children or a Dissolution with children in Ohio must write out their agreements for the court to order a termination of the marriage. The agreements to terminate the marriage with children must include property division, a parenting plan and child... View More 
The woman is acting really suspicious and constantly delaying won’t send me the paperwork I keep asking for to get the divorce going. I don’t even know if I’m actually married it was all done over the phone I called her and she three-way called another woman that was supposedly the one that... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3101.08 describes who can marry people an ordained or licensed minister of any religious society or congregation within this state who is licensed to solemnize marriages, a judge of a county court in accordance with section 1907.18 of the Revised Code, a judge of a... View More
My parents say i cannot legally move out even if i’m 18 but i’m hearing different from others parents and google.
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3109.01 all persons of the age of eighteen years or more, who are under no legal disability, are capable of contracting and are of full age for all purposes.
I have attempted to sit down with her and a mediator , her daughter who doesn't care for me too much, and discuss who gets what but she starts yelling acting like a child. AnywYs mist of the stuff in the house , I have bought but I'm not trying to empty her house . I don't have room... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Parties can file for a right of replevin at the municipal court in the county where the property is located under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2737 re Replevin. Any party to an action involving a claim for the recovery of specific personal property, upon or at any time after commencement of the... View More
We have pre-trial next week and trial next month
answered on Jun 27, 2022
Clients are free to fire their attorney at anytime and can do so in writing to inform of the decision and to request that no further work be done on the case. It is highly suggested that prior to doing this clients consult another attorney who can potentially take over the case since there might... View More
He graduated with honors in may, works 2 jobs got a full scholarship in columbus his mother is very mentally abusive and he may have to leave early and come to my house (family) she does not agree with his choices of college, so life is very hard for him. Can he leave without me or him being in... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 2919.23 concerning Interference of Custody no person, knowing the person is without privilege to do so or being reckless in that regard, shall entice, take, keep, or harbor a a child under the age of eighteen from the parent, guardian, or custodian of the person.
my daughter had court a week ago but could not afford a lawyer and didnt know what to do so she agreed to everything but everytime my grandaughter comes back to her she comes back filthey or with a rash or head lice and shes even had fleas in her hair. Is there anyway of getting help other than... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Parents can check with the Legal Aid Society or Southeastern Ohio Legal Services for legal help with Child Custody cases.
We are not married. We have not filed anything in court. He is on the birth certificate. I am unemployed. He works, I care for our son. If we go to court, how likely would it be for him to gain custody of our son and move to Virginia with him?
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3109.042 an unmarried female who gives birth to a child is the sole residential parent and legal custodian of the child until a court of competent jurisdiction issues an order designating another person as the residential parent and legal custodian. This means that an... View More
When the mother and I established paternity she refused child support I supported her financially since my son was born but we are at a point where we just don't get along anymore so I filed to pay child support. Can she still get back paid child support from when my son was born? I don't... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2022
A request for back child support must be made in advance. The parties are entitled to a trial for the court to decide if they cannot agree to settle the issue. At a court trial the parties can enter their testimony and provide evidence to the court concerning any reasons why the opposing party... View More
There is no court ordered child custody. This isn't the first time. Would it be easier to get mom to agree to custody for me or should I take it to court
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Fathers can file a motion for legal custody into the CPS case and should show up to every hearing concerning the CPS case. It is important to get the case information as soon as possible. An attorney can help gather the information and file documents with the court.
What can I file. I am a good mom. We just got done with pretrial and he broke a court order. The things he said to judge to get me supervised visits weren't true. I have some evidence but not alot. We've had parenting plan for 8 yrs
answered on Jun 21, 2022
Parents involved in Child Custody cases can keep a log of events and issues which arise concerning the child. The log can be used at trial to help refresh a custodian's memory of what occurred including days, times, related messages and admissions by the other party. The other party will need... View More
My wife cheated on me no longer than 7 months ago. We are still legally married with no legal separation. We are no longer living together as of a week ago. There are a lot of things regarding finances and property her and I are going over. However, I am curious as to how her betrayal benefits me... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2022
Pursuant to section 3105.171 concerning equitable division of marital and separate property - distributive award in Divorce the Ohio Legislature has ruled the court shall provide for an equitable division of marital property prior to making any award of spousal support to either spouse and without... View More
I agreed in my divorce settlement to pay for reasonable expenses until they were 26. I assumed that meant if they were still in school. Now my daughter is abusing that settlement term
answered on Jun 14, 2022
Parents who are divorced with marital settlement agreements that promise to care for children beyond the statutory age have valid and enforceable agreements. This means that if one parent is not living up to their promises to care for adult children the other parent can file a Motion for Contempt... View More
She still doesn't want to go. Can she choose not to go?
answered on Jun 14, 2022
The remedy to request help when another party is violating a court custody or visitation order is to file a motion for contempt of court. The punishment for contempt is possible fines and/or jail time.
Shouldn't he be held accountable for this? The GAL is defending him.
answered on Jun 7, 2022
When parents miss visitation or parenting time pursuant to a child custody order of court the relevance of the missed time depends on the circumstances and reasons for it. It is advised to immediately seek the legal advice of counsel if a parent is in the middle of a child custody case and it... View More
The father then got on drugs and rarely saw my son. He went to jail in november 2021, then to rehab and is now in a transitional housing unit, and still rarely seeing or contacting him. Is there anything I can do to fight this, besides getting a lawyer due to me having no job,as i am a stay at home... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2022
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Father is not listed on the birth certificate and paternity has not been established. I have no contact information and whereabouts are unknown.
answered on Jun 3, 2022
In all name changes for minors in Ohio, both natural parents must consent to the name change or be notified of the hearing on the application for the change of the minor's name. If one parent does not consent that parent must be served with notice of the application and hearing by certified... View More
I just got out of prison 3 months ago I am clean have a good job pay child support but I live with my sister and her husband but I have my own room and so does she
answered on Jun 3, 2022
Parents can file a Motion to Modify Custody in Ohio based on a change in circumstances concerning the parties and/or the child. Prior to filing a motion it is always good to make an attempt to contact the other party to request visitation and/or their views on changing custody. While courts will... View More
He has used his money to break my family apart and it is so hard to keep doing this.
answered on Jun 2, 2022
The Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure 3(D) states that upon motion of any party or upon its own motion the court may transfer any action to an adjoining county within this state when it appears that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county in which the suit is pending. This means parties... View More
For example, if under the finding of facts it says that one parent will have final say but it is not mentioned in the decision, does that parent have final say?
answered on Jun 2, 2022
The Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure 53 (D) (3) states a party may file written objections to a magistrate’s decision within fourteen days of the filing of the decision... if any party timely files objections, any other party may also file objections not later than ten days after the first... View More
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