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I lost custody of my son but still maintain my parental rights. Custody was granted to his grandma but she has lost custody of him twice. The first time she tried to kill herself, followed the case plan and got him back and then accidentally recorded a message on the Casas voicemail telling my son... View More 
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
You can start by gathering all evidence that demonstrates your efforts to maintain contact and the barriers you've faced, including the recorded voicemail and any documentation of missed visitations due to the grandma's interference. Present this evidence clearly to the court and insist... View More
I pay my ordered child support, but haven't seen my kids in almost 9 years. Their mother prevented contact. I know I should have filed for visitation long ago. My kids want nothing to do with me. What should I do?
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answered on Jul 3, 2024
You are in a very tough position. A biological parent's consent is not needed for a step-parent adoption if they have had less than de minimus contact with the minor children for more than one year without reasonable excuse. A court will have a hard time concluding that your failure to file... View More
My daughter's father has been no contact for 2 years and he never established paternal rights in court, but is on birth certificate. When I was going to file officially for custody, 6 different lawyers during consultations informed me that because we were never married and he never... View More
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answered on Jun 6, 2024
If the biological father has EITHER gone more than one year without de minimus (negligible amount) of contact with the minor child without reasonable cause OR has failed to provide support for the minor child, even without a child support order, then the biological father's consent is not... View More
What can I do after permanent custody was granted to CPS from the lies that can be proven with transcripts from court, having a split decision at the 11th district Court of appeals and my attorney was 48 minutes late filing the appeal to the Supreme Court due to documented computer glitch, stating... View More
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answered on May 24, 2024
You still have options to pursue, even after permanent custody was granted to CPS. Given the documented issues with your attorney's late filing due to a computer glitch and the alleged lies that can be proven with court transcripts, you may be able to seek legal recourse. One potential step is... View More
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answered on May 2, 2024
Visitation and parenting time is a pretty low bar to clear. Unless you have serious background issues (drug addiction, violent crime, child endangerment) you have a good chance of getting temporary parenting time and a parenting plan in place even without counsel. Portage juvenile court has some... View More
Married parents are pro se defendants regarding a child welfare case that moved states because the barrier to obtain secure and maintain stable housing. This was due to the tort harassment events by government agencies, community servicing organizations, and the courts that assign hopeful people to... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
You should file a Notice of Change of Address with the court giving the court your new physical address, mailing address (if different), telephone number, and email address.
Can a lawyer sign a sworn affidavit for a client?
I got emergency custody paperwork from the court and they sent two sets of papers. Well I got to looking at my ex’s signature on the paperwork and there is two signatures one is 100% not hers. It looks like her lawyer tried to copy her... View More
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answered on May 2, 2024
Answer to your immediate question: No.
Answer to your unasked question; do not make this a thing. She is going to say that is her signature and there is not going to be anything you can do about it because notarization is there to protect the signor. Respond to the emergency custody... View More
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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.
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
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
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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
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... View More
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... View More
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
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.
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
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.
Like remand. but you guys are married.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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