My father's obituary says I have a trust fund and my aunt is the person who holds the money at a bank. I can't figure out which bank it is or how much money is there/or was spent but I feel like I'm being lied to. I need help.
answered on Jun 2, 2022
The best place to start when investigating a family probate issue is at the county Probate Court where the decedent resided at the time of passing. The court keeps record of cases where property is held in trust by third party individuals. In some cases, the trustee or custodian is required to... View More 
answered on May 30, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 A division or disbursement of property or a distributive award made under an Ohio Divorce is not subject to future modification by the court except upon the express written consent or agreement to the modification by both spouses. This means a final order... View More
My boyfriend claims the court will award him full custody because he can financially support our son and I can't. I'm currently a stay at home parent and he works. If I leave him, I'll have to go to a shelter because I don't have any money or support system nearby. I'm... View More
answered on May 27, 2022
Ohio Revised Code 3109.04 states that the court shall consider several best interest factors concerning the minor child for child custody cases including, whether either parent has established a residence, or is planning to establish a residence, outside the state. It is difficult to argue that a... View More
answered on May 26, 2022
When a Guardian Ad Litem is released from a case for child custody it means that person has completed or is absolved from completing their duties as Guardian Ad Litem either because trial occurred and the case ended or the parties came to an agreement. The duties of the Guardian Ad Litem can be... View More
My child has been kept from me bye her father after wrongfully receiving custody when he made a false allegation against my son of sexual abuse against my daughter . It was unsubstantiated and hospital found absolutely NO evidence,Long story, now he was found in contempt for keeping her from me he... View More
answered on May 26, 2022
Parents can file a Motion for the court to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to request a full investigation by a neutral third party concerning the child during an Ohio Child Custody case. If the parents cannot afford the cost of the Guardian Ad Litem or are indigent they can request the court to... View More
My husband gets a pension from Ford motors. Now I have heard that I may be able to receive a part of that pension. We have been married 12 years. If this is true, will it be taken from his existing pension or not. If not, what steps do I take in order to receive this benefit. I could really... View More
answered on May 26, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 a division or disbursement of property or a distributive award made by Divorce is not subject to future modification by the court except upon the express written consent or agreement to the modification by both spouses. This means that the final order... View More
He left 7 cents in the joint account where my paychecks went to and made it seem like he was broke and struggling. He had over $20,000 in one of his accounts. I’ve been having car problems, driving an hour to and from work and ended up moving a few hours away because he kept harassing me, would... View More
answered on May 25, 2022
The Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 60 provides grounds for filing motions to request a new trial after a Divorce Decree has already been granted. Failure to disclose certain assets is grounds to claim fraud and possible perjury. However, the Court may not grant the motion if there is a finding... View More
I have a received a letter stating garnishment of wages for child support. I do not owe child support but do owe an admin fee. The letter sent to my employer claims the garnishment is for child support. This is from the Hamilton county child support agency. I have called several times and have... View More
answered on May 12, 2022
The Child Support Enforcement Agency can garnish wages until all funds owed are paid. Most likely any administrative fees were included in the wage withholidng order for garnishment.
I have had both of my children ripped from underneath me. I pay child support for one and they left the state and I have no clue where she is. My son had an incident last year with his mother where children services were called on her and nothing was done and now she has moved out of state. I feel... View More
answered on May 12, 2022
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus may be able to help. The Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) exists to provide free assistance and guidance to those attempting to navigate our complex legal system. In order to qualify for free services at The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, you must meet income... View More
I pay child support biweekly. I was on STD and got behind but paid cash to cover the back amount plus the current month to get my balance to $0. My employer continues to take the adjusted amount out of my paycheck even though I have provided documentation that I am not behind on support. I’ve... View More
answered on May 12, 2022
In the state of Ohio, Cash payments made directly to a parent instead of the Child Support Enforcement Agency is considered a gift. The parties can file an agreed motion and order to reduce child support by the amount of the cash gift and file it with the court for a judge's signature. The... View More
We have legally changed his name but Have not yet gotten his birth certificate changed. His new name is hyphenated and for football he'd like to go by just one of the last names but we were told he cannot.
answered on May 9, 2022
Parents who need to make corrections or edits to a child's birth certificate can fill out a birth certificate Affidavit of Correction and submit it to any county local public health office. Information to change a birth record, form and locations of health offices can be found at this link:... View More
Most divorce laws are ridiculous and something needs to be done. No wonder divorce is so stressful. I am having so many problems with my almost ex not doing anything or giving me paperwork and he gets away with it
answered on May 9, 2022
The Ohio Supreme Court has provided forms concerning filing for Contempt at this link: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/CFC/DRForms/courtOrderEnforcement.asp
Other Ohio Family Law forms are also available from the Supreme Court on their website. Ohio Revised Code Section 2705.031... View More
Married 12 years.
His unpredictable behaviors are escalating, now having people over 4 nights a week, until 2am most times. I am a professional with a demanding schedule and will need a nanny afterwards. I'm very on edge lately not sleeping, worrying about the safety of myself and... View More
answered on May 9, 2022
There are situations where the parties will need help from the court to make decisions about the marital home and marital property at the very beginning of the Divorce case. Courts in Ohio use temporary orders to give the parties a set of rules which they must follow while the Divorce case is... View More
My wife and I are seperated and getting a divorce. She has offered to settle out of court with her getting 20% of my income. She says I should take the deal because if we go to court she will be granted 33% automatically. She's claims to to have medical conditions that won't allow her to... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2022
It is always advised to immediately consult an attorney when one spouse is claiming the other spouse should just "take the deal." Divorces in Ohio are granted pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3105 where the Ohio legislature has laid out the rules such as in section 3105.171 for the... View More
I had a hospitaliztion and cps put the boys with the father. Cps has has cleared me. What are my legal rights for the boys to come home and what steps should I take?
answered on Apr 28, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3109.043 concerns temporary custody orders and states that in any proceeding pertaining to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of a child, when requested in the complaint, answer, or counterclaim, or by motion served with the... View More
Will i have any say or pull to adopt her? Can the guardian say she's bonded to us?
answered on Apr 26, 2022
A kinship caregiver can file for legal custody or adoption of a child. The difference is that parents can still have residual rights when a third party has legal custody but in the course of an adoption the parental rights are permanently terminated. The court will not necessarily grant a kinship... View More
It's been over 30 days.. is there a way to expedite this divorce?
answered on Apr 22, 2022
Divorce hearings are set generally once the clerk receives proof of service. The opposing party has 28 days to file an answer and can file a counterclaim and/or other motions. When parties are not seeing any hearing date and it has been a reasonable time for the clerk to process the proof of... View More
I am currently in foster care, and I planned on going back to my home and they wanna take the baby because they said he will not be safe there so if there is no evidence of him not being safe can they take him?
answered on Apr 20, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3109.42 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. The Father or his... View More
Ive had custody of a child for 13 months, -temp custody for 18 months, and have taken care of her since 2018. her father has history of substance abuse and domestic violence, cannot see child for 4.5 years. mother same problem, but currently incarcerated, felonious assault was her charge. Both of... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2022
The laws relating to adoption are found in Chapter 3107 of the Ohio Revised Code. Legal steps for completing adoptions are to complete a Petition for Adoption in the county Probate Court, hold a Hearing on the Adoption (must have required consents and/or service on parents), a home study must be... View More
It happened in Ohio, but I live in Kansas now. There are also other witnesses to what happened to me. He also showed me C.P. as I was told by 2 key witnesses... This was my grandfather that did this to me
answered on Apr 19, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 2305.111 (C) An action for assault or battery brought by a victim of childhood sexual abuse based on childhood sexual abuse, or an action brought by a victim of childhood sexual abuse asserting any claim resulting from childhood sexual abuse, shall be brought within... View More
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