Medina, OH asked in Child Custody for Ohio

Q: The courts gave my cousin full custody of my son and she allowed me to raise him myself since he was 2 he is now 12.

I have school, shot records and tax information that shows I’ve been taking care of my son. Can I get custody back again?

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Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: That decision is up to the court based on all the evidence that you present, what your cousin says, and what the court thinks is in the child's best interest. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to review the situation and advise you how to proceed.

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