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For example, "Parent must complete parenting class," is all the case plan states. But let's say the caseworker prefers ABC class, but you go with XYZ class because ABC class has a wait list. Since the case plan is vague, would XYZ class be approved by the judge?
10 yr old f. Admits sexual abuse. Said suspect refused lie detector, and lawyerd up. They said no enough evidence. That he will mess up again. They will catch him then.
I have recently been charged with ovi and child endangering. My 4 year old son got seriously hurt in the accident. Cps placed him with his father. He keeps him from me or only gives me a hour a week to sit with him when he does allow me to come. I been calling cps to get a set visitation set up... View More
He got angry because I wouldn't give him our daughter's phone line to pay for and blocked my number and refused to speak to me unless I download an app. He's a narcissist with a history of abuse and I don't trust him. Do I have a right to refuse to use this app?
answered on Nov 8, 2024
If he wants one, he has to ask the court for it. Child support cannot implement a visitation schedule. The court also cannot order visitation until paternity is established, so the dna test will be a prerequisite for that.
My grandparents pay the bills for it and I bought it with money that I earned from my grandparents. I live in Ohio and would like to know the laws about it and what freedoms i have at the age of 15
A family member coerced and threatened me to sign the deed of a a house over to them that was left to me by my deceased father. I had just come home from doing some State time and the family member knew I had nothing. A paroled to their house which is not the house in question I had to have an... View More
I only ask that she hold the ashes for a few months and she also has my boyfriend's little brother's ashes as well as belongings from my desist mother
Paternity was established at hospital both signed the paternity acknowledgment & father is on birth certificates. The kids have NO passports
My husband just took off with the only car leaving me stranded. I'm in Ohio. He took it to another state. I have two young kids. The car is joint owned. Is there anything I can do?
The court vacated the dismissal of my 4th and 14th amendment claims against a social worker from children's Services. They also vacated the dismissal of my conspiracy claims against the social worker and a police officer who assisted the her in the warrantless entry to my home. Another... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2024
I understand that you're seeking legal assistance in Cincinnati, Ohio, to help with your case involving civil rights and housing issues. Given the complexities of your situation, finding an attorney who can work on a contingency basis or offer pro bono services would be beneficial.
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
That's not an unusual amount of time for a custody trial decision. Once it gets closer to a month you can call the court and ask for an update.
answered on Oct 14, 2024
This would be a motion to modify parenting time. This is a very common motion, and many courts have self-help forms that you can use to file the motion yourself if you go to the court in-person.
My ex and I have 2 kids. He is re married and I have a partner of 5 years. My kids consider my partner their step Dad. He is claiming since we are not married that my partner can't even be listed as an emergency contact at school or any other forms but his wife is required to be listed. In my... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
He is wrong. Unless she adopts them, or gets some other kind of court ordered right, his new wife and your current boyfriend have the same amount of rights to the children, which is none.
He also misunderstands what an emergency contact is. It is just that. An emergency contact. It implies... View More
We’ve tried everything on the Internet to try and find it with no luck. She said it was in the mid 90s, but that’s all she’ll say. She lives in Ohio. He tried calling every county he could think of with no luck. What else can we do?
answered on Oct 11, 2024
I think it's possible based on this description that he was never actually divorced. This is usually something that is pretty easy to check. She would have had to file in a domestic relations court of the county in which she resided. If you have already contacted that county's clerk of... View More
I have called the cops and they said they couldn’t do anything but make a report but I’m not sure what I need to do.
answered on Oct 8, 2024
Police seldom get involved in withholding matters, even though they should. It is likely that you will need to file a motion with the court to hold him in contempt and modify parenting if he actually violates the parenting time order.
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