My husband does not support his son and hasn’t for almost 3 years now however he has warrants so I know he won’t show up to court
The court will determine custody based on all the facts and what is in the best interest of your son. Use the Find a Lawyer Tab to retain a local divorce attorney who can review all the facts, prepare the forms to file with the court, and represent you in the divorce process.
I had paternity test done, I am the father. We have not been to court at all to set child support or custody etc. our daughter is 4 years old. Cincinnati Ohio area
Contact your local juvenile court and ask for the form you need to file for parental rights, or check the court's web site. But the court people can't offer much help -- they can't offer legal advice. So if you don't do it correctly, you are not likely to succeed. So to... Read more »
I had a short fling with an old friend, found out he had an extensive criminal record, that includes DV, and drug use and multiple thefts.He’s threatened to come to my house if I didn’t answer the phone. I tried co parenting but when he found out I was getting my conceal carry he said if I did... Read more »
If you were not married to him, and a court has not granted him any parental rights to your child, then he has none, and as the mother, you have sole legal custody and decide who gets to spend time with your child, or can prohibit all contact. You could initiate action to have him pay child... Read more »
Thank you!
No. She can't. It sounds like she just enjoys filing things with the court. She should be sanctioned for sending the child out of state.
On Christmas and she begs my sister N law to let her talk to us she cry's every night and she is very emotional deserved child all she wants to do is come home we lost custody due to not having a job and all the other accusations against us was false and we'll I guess my question is do I... Read more »
What rights you have will have been determined in the legal process in which you lost custody. If you were granted visitation, then you have a right to that visitation. If you were not granted visitation, then you will have to file for visitation.
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney who can review all the facts and circumstances and advise you of your options and how to proceed in court. The judge will determine what is in the best interest of the child.
I’m 16 and my mom and her boyfriend are horrible and I’ve had enough she seems to play favorites and so much more I want to go live with my boyfriend and his mom I plan on telling my mother the exact location of where I am is there anything my mother can do about it?
Yes. If she really wants to she can have you arrested as an unruly child and brought back to her. Please talk with her about this before you just up and leave.
I am adopted but am hating it here I'm 16 but we have never gotten along. I would like to live somewhere else there is lots of emotional and physical stuff that goes on. would I be able to legally move to my live with my dad in his custody since he never lost it in the first place?
If you are adopted then your dad has no custody rights. If you are being abused or neglected call CPS to make a report and they can remove you from the home.
My son's mom lives in Illinois and we have never had an order done before. We were not married and I'm trying to figure out the easiest way to get this done without her having to come to Ohio for the affadavit or me to Illinois for the same reason. Any help is appreciated!
The easiest way is to file a joint petition for custody where she waives service and consents to granting you custody. The court will still likely set it for hearing to make sure that is accurate, but that would be the fastest way.
My child’s father is constantly in and out of his life, usually for 6-9 months at a time, especially when he is single. He has been going to his house regularly because he has a girlfriend and a house to live in but she has told me that he has been beating on her and putting holes in the walls,... Read more »
It is not possible to answer your question on-line. It depends on all the facts and circumstances. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney who can review your situation and advise you of your options. A judge must determine what is in the best interest of the child in... Read more »
If you were never married and no court has granted him any parental rights, then you have sole legal custody. If you separate, the father could file with the court for parental rights. If he did, you could file for child support.
Mom and dad no longer together. According to arrangement made, mom cannot move away from county. This was a request made by the father and granted by the court. If more details are needed, please ask!
Motion to modify parenting plan. You'll need to establish that since the last order there has been 1) a substantial change in circumstances and 2) that the change is in the best interest of the minor child.
Can my parents force me back home? Can people harboring me be punished?
I doubt that I can prove any instance of abuse, but, even knowing how dangerous living on the streets is, I would rather be homeless than live with my parents. That said, I may be able to get a friend to take me in, at... Read more »
If someone assists you in running away, they could get into trouble. So before doing anything, talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult about your situation. They are the people in the best position to find help for you in this difficult situation. And they will help you. So... Read more »
3 extra weekend visits will be before court date
If your ex missed his visits he is guaranteed by a court order due to some withholding or interference by you, then you can be found in contempt. But, it is possible the court will consider the matter resolved if he is provided make up visits before you ever go to court. That is not guaranteed.
Can you provide some more information? What question are you seeking an answer to?
Expert witnesses are hired, not subpoenaed. Witnesses who are subpoenaed into court are usually fact witnesses and their compensation is provided by the court and is exceedingly minimal. When you hire an expert to testify on your client's behalf your client generally pays for them and there is... Read more »
How much would it cost
Lots of lawyers do custody cases. How much it costs depends on what type of case it is. You should contact some lawyers privately.
I am representing myself in 2 custody cases but i dont know what i need to be defending myself against. As i am my own attorney, doesnt their attorney have to disclose whatever evidence they have against me so I am able to build a proper defense?? Please help me!!
He doesn't have to just because. You have to ask him for it. This is generally done by serving 1) Interrogatories (written questions seeking information) 2) request for production of documents (documents that may be relevant to the case) and 3) admissions of fact. This is possible, but really... Read more »
Court order states no party shall block the other. The plaintiff put my messages to ignore on FB messenger so my messages were not getting delivered and if I tried to call it would automatically hang up. Would that be considered going against orders?
Based on what you report of the order, yes. However, I would prefer to see the entire section before stating if you would be successful on a contempt motion.
She was/is with him for his time according to our shared parenting plan. He is refusing to allow me to pick up our daughter. Can I take her against his wishes and can I refuse visitation with him due to his positive covid result (
Generally, the Courts are not requiring parents to relinquish parenting time due to a positive COVID test. Has your daughter been vaccinated or is she too young? Does she have any health conditions? Is he wearing a mask, having her do so, and keeping distance?
You might see if her... Read more »
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