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I would like this case removed expeditiously. As I feel it violates my son and I privacy and protection.
answered on Jan 24, 2023
Depending on what type of case it is, there may be avenues to seal the official records. But that doesn't mean that news reports or entries on websites like mugshots.com will disappear. Talk with a lawyer privately.
Maternal grandmother has legal custody. At the court hearings on the stand she said she wanted the kids to see us and that she'd allow supervised visits for now but we'd need to set it up ect. The court order just left it as a general reasonable visitation and stated they didn't feel... View More 
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answered on Jan 17, 2023
File both. The contempt should seek as a sanction that she return to Ohio. The court will not be happy that she left the jurisdiction.
My fiancé has two boys. He wasn’t married to their mom. He has a child support order in summit county. He’s on their birth certificates , he’s had parenting time with them bi weekly since they were born. Their mom sometimes will withhold visits and he can’t access their medical records or... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2023
If there is a child support order then you do not need to file a complaint for parentage. You need to file a complaint for visitation or custody. You should file it in the county where the children reside.
Mother has full custody. (Mom and dad never married) Dad on birth certificate and pays child support. Mom and dad are coparenting. Oldest son (10) has had some behavioral problems and mom and dad have talked about son coming to live with dad and family to try something different since mom has tried... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2022
The fastest way is to file a joint complaint for custody with a motion to adopt shared parenting plan with an agreed judgment entry signed by all parties.
answered on Oct 14, 2022
If you'd like to file for divorce, contact a lawyer that can help and guide you with the process. Divorces are uncontested only when the opposing party does not want to or fails to contest any issues. However, if you both agree on all issues, then you may be able to file a dissolution instead... View More
he has always seen her now on a typical visitation schedule with extra parenting time. We've never been to court but everytime we have plans so I say no to extra time (which is not alot) he threatens to file and never does
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answered on Oct 7, 2022
If you are unmarried, and there is not custody or visitation order, then fathers in Ohio have no right to parenting time. You do not have to file anything. If he wants parenting time he must petition the court.
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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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:... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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.... View 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... View 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.
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