In a custody battle, my friend has gotten a new lawyer. Her previous one had been caught lying to her. The judge or court has refused to postpone the case, denying the new lawyer a chance to get caught up.
answered on Sep 15, 2022
Yes, the judge can do that. The judge might think it is a stalling tactic, or there might have been prior delays. And the Ohio Supreme Court sets deadlines for resolving divorce cases. The new lawyer can appeal, but might have to proceed with the trial on schedule.
With the shared parent order, parents were never married. Can father sign a health and education power of attorney to his wife (stepmom) without needing the mothers permission or signature.
answered on Sep 15, 2022
A parent can grant permission for a step parent to handle certain duties and responsibilities concerning their own child. However, issues may arise concerning the minor child if the other parent finds out that their child's opposite parent is relinquishing their duties and responsibilities to... Read more »
answered on Sep 7, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3109.042 an unmarried female who gives birth to a child is the sole residential parent and legal custodian of the child until a court of competent jurisdiction issues an order designating another person as the residential parent and legal custodian. This means that the... Read more »
I have 4 yr old. her mom has 9 yr old which I have raised since age 3 (dad not in picture.) I have the girls at least 5 nights per wk. Mom is in jail. I want to get legal custody of both girls , but I need emergency custody now to make decisions regarding school, etc. since mom in jail
answered on Sep 7, 2022
The best place to start for custody in Ohio when parents are unmarried is the County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Court. When parents are unmarried and there are different Fathers two cases must be opened one for each minor child. Many county courts have help with filing packets for child custody... Read more »
My daughter's dad didn't want anything to do with her and didn't want anyone to know he had a child with me until there was a court order to prove that she was his now he wants to see her by himself without anyone there for more than a couple of hrs, he has seen her only a total of... Read more »
answered on Sep 2, 2022
In Ohio, when parents are unmarried, the mother is the residential parent and legal custodian of the minor child until there a court order stating otherwise. The mother has the say if she wishes to grant the Father parenting time. The Father will need to file papers in court to allocate parental... Read more »
Points child wants to stay with non custodial
Custodial not providing correct school in wrong district
Custodial sometimes has no electricity or water
Custodial refuses to give care insurance card to get child care needed
Custodial has right for schooling... Read more »
answered on Aug 30, 2022
When parties need updated court orders concerning child custody in Ohio they can file a Motion for Change of Parental Rights and Responsibilities in the same case where there is already a court order. There are some forms available online from the Ohio Supreme Court which can be found at this link:... Read more »
My ex husband filed for an ex parte hearing for temporary custody of our daughters. I received the paperwork 2 days before the hearing. I filed a motion for a continuation the day before the hearing but was told that the magistrate wanted me to verbally ask for the continuation. At the hearing the... Read more »
answered on Aug 27, 2022
Yes magistrate's have broad power to make orders to serve the best interests of the minor children of the case. The court will generally allow drug testing of parents if one parent offers to pay the cost or is alleging drug abuse and an emergency. It is highly advised that a parent involved... Read more »
Under our court ordered parenting plan, it says that we must have a written agreement before either of us can transfer our sons school or a judge will make the decision if we can’t agree. What all needs to be included in this written letter, and does it need to be signed in front of a notary and... Read more »
answered on Aug 15, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3109.04 (E) (2) (A) Both parents under a shared parenting decree jointly may modify the terms of the plan for shared parenting approved by the court and incorporated by it into the shared parenting decree. Modifications under this division may be made at any time. The... Read more »
answered on Aug 11, 2022
If the parents are not married, then custody issues are resolved in Juvenile Court. Custody determinations depend on all the specific facts, such as parent' work schedules, housing, finances, etc., and the judge must determine what will be in the best interest of the child in deciding between... Read more »
I have a custody arrangement for shared parenting. This order states that I am residential parent and legal custodian. The mom took child and moved out of state in Texas.
answered on Aug 9, 2022
When there is already an Ohio court order in place for the children to live in Ohio and the non residential parent removes the children from the state it can take many difficult steps to have them returned. There is no clear path on getting the children returned to the state as every state is... Read more »
I own the house. He's physically and emotionally abusive daily. He's been in detention over a dozen times in the past 5 years. He's been in short term psychiatric stays in excess of a dozen times as well. Law enforcement has been to our home multiple times and I do not feel safe.... Read more »
please give me information, lawyer name or organization that provide service for Custody, legal help for low income, I live in fairfield County, Pickerington, OH. Thank You.
answered on Aug 1, 2022
Southern Ohio Legal Services
3 East Water Street
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Serving Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Jackson, Pickaway, Pike, and Ross Counties
740.773.0012 or 800.686.3668 (toll free)
740.994.0910
https://www.seols.org/contact/
He is in Ohio and she is in West Virginia the baby was born in Ohio
answered on Aug 1, 2022
If he establishes paternity, he will be paying child support until the child is 18, totaling tens of thousands of dollars. If the child will be staying in a different state, he will have little contact. He should use the Find a Lawyer tab to talk to an OH family law attorney first, but he might... Read more »
He has never been consistently involved in their lives. He was abusive to me in the relationship and says I was abusive to him when I was protecting myself (scratching to get away)
He just lost a case for a name change for our son to remove the fathers last name and only have the mothers name
answered on Jul 21, 2022
If you are not married, then in Ohio, custody issues would be decided in Juvenile Court. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to review the situation and advise you.
The kids Mother's has abandoned them several times. She has other children she lost custody of very unstable. Children services has returned them to her currently,
answered on Jul 8, 2022
If your nephew isn't married to the mother, he must have signed the birth certificate or had an DNA test to establish paternity in order to have standing for a custody issue. Children Services is already involved, and has returned the children to mom. As mother, she is the rightful custodian... Read more »
I’ve recently discovered my husband has a substance abuse issue due to him overdosing in our bathroom. I don’t have any emotional/financial support in this state. We have a 2 yr old together. I’ve begged him to seek help but it’s been a few weeks since the incident and still nothing. Can I... Read more »
answered on Jul 7, 2022
When parents in Ohio are married both parents are the residential parent and legal custodian of their child and can make decisions for their child such as moving out of state unless there are orders of court otherwise. Moving out of the state is not a guarantee to being able to remain out of state... Read more »
my daughter had court a week ago but could not afford a lawyer and didnt know what to do so she agreed to everything but everytime my grandaughter comes back to her she comes back filthey or with a rash or head lice and shes even had fleas in her hair. Is there anyway of getting help other than... Read more »
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Parents can check with the Legal Aid Society or Southeastern Ohio Legal Services for legal help with Child Custody cases.
We are not married. We have not filed anything in court. He is on the birth certificate. I am unemployed. He works, I care for our son. If we go to court, how likely would it be for him to gain custody of our son and move to Virginia with him?
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3109.042 an unmarried female who gives birth to a child is the sole residential parent and legal custodian of the child until a court of competent jurisdiction issues an order designating another person as the residential parent and legal custodian. This means that an... Read more »
There is no court ordered child custody. This isn't the first time. Would it be easier to get mom to agree to custody for me or should I take it to court
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Fathers can file a motion for legal custody into the CPS case and should show up to every hearing concerning the CPS case. It is important to get the case information as soon as possible. An attorney can help gather the information and file documents with the court.
The father then got on drugs and rarely saw my son. He went to jail in november 2021, then to rehab and is now in a transitional housing unit, and still rarely seeing or contacting him. Is there anything I can do to fight this, besides getting a lawyer due to me having no job,as i am a stay at home... Read more »
answered on Jun 7, 2022
Waverly Family Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Ross County Rural Victims Assistance Program
(740) 702-3190
28 N. Paint Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Family and Domestic Violence
OR
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services
(740) 773-0012... Read more »
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