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Q: I am a single unwed mother. Can I ensure no visitation due to lack of contact even though I receive child support?
Nicholas P. Weiss
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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.

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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?

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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

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Q: Is it legal for my ex to hack my Facebook messenger?

My ex used a password I shared with my son to read private Facebook messages between myself and my family these messages do not pertain to my kids they only pertain to myself and she printed them out and wants to use them

In court is this legal

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 ?
Nicholas P. Weiss
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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

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Q: Is it legal for an ex to use my Facebook password to access my messenger messages

I shared my Facebook password with my son and his mother used it to login to my personal messenger account and read my messages between me and my family and friends and is trying to use them against me to take away my shared parenting is this legal

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

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 relate to the kids themselves.

You should take some solace...
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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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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 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 Divorce and Child Custody for Ohio on
Q: I am getting ready to file for a dissolution. Our truck is a lease in my name only. Who's truck is it?
Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Apr 2, 2024

The truck belongs to the dealership or whichever lender has the actual title to it. It is a monthly expense to whoever is paying on it.

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.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: Custody question-my lawyer said-they want to give your wife " ---tion" its like remand but you guys are married soo...

I two lawyers say the exact same phrase. Neither of them will repeat the word or explain. This was said about 7 months apart. Can someone please fill in the blank. Its a rare word that you dont hear often. This is a dependancy action, brought on by cps.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Ohio on
Q: My lawyer said something to me and will not explain, we are independancy. "They are going to give mother"---ship" its-

Like remand. but you guys are married.

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Mar 31, 2024

This question doesn't really contain enough facts for one to even answer generally. I recommend that you write your attorney and explain that you don't understand. For the attorney to explain it again, but do so in writing so there is something to point to if for some reason you make a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: Can i move states with my child without the fathers permission?

My childs father does not have sole custody and he does have to pay child support. There is no custody or visitation order through court but i do let him see his son on the weekends if hes not busy so its not a guaranteed every weekend. He is on the birth certificate so he is the established... View More

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Mar 30, 2024

If there truly is no custody order, parenting plan or visitation order on the record, and assuming you and father were never married, you may move. He has the right to file a motion to establish his rights however. You would be best served by investing in an attorney in the county in which you... View More

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Q: My wife had multiple allegations of drug abuse cop showed up CPS showed up we didn't answer the door got their card

Called them back they said an appointment else for the community take a drug test we went in took a mouth swab we told him THC would be the only thing and that the allegations will be over with now they're telling me they want to talk to my kids and see my home the allegations were made were... View More

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Mar 28, 2024

They cannot compel you or your kids to talk with them. The risk you run is that they will construe everything that occurs from that point afterwards with an eye towards your being uncooperative. It will not stop them from having increased scrutiny upon you, and talking to everyone you know and all... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Ohio on
Q: I want shared custody of my daughter but her mother won't do mediation. What can I do next?

I got to see my daughter twice for 3 hours in a year. We tried mediation and her mother didn't want to continue it. The magistrate said my options were to go to trial or get a lawyer? I'm not sure what each mean and what to do. I have another court date on April 23 at 1 pm.

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Mar 28, 2024

Mediation is merely voluntary negotiations. This means that if the parties don't agree, as is your case the matter must be decided by the court. Courts decide matters by holding trials. If you truly want shared custody you need to invest in hiring a lawyer to represent you in court. Look... View More

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Q: My son has 3 kids, 5 and under. Never married to the Mother. They are now split. He pays her bills but no legal rights

Basically… There is no support order, visitation, or father’s rights set up. She does not work.My son has a good job, works 7 days a week. Came back home(parents) to get his bills back on track. he is behind on many. What direction can He take to get paternity, visitation, support all legal in... View More

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Mar 24, 2024

Depending on the county a paternity action (sometimes called a motion to establish parental rights and responsibilities) costs anywhere between $6-7K. Look for an attorney who practices family law in your grandchildren's county.

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