answered on Oct 6, 2023
A dismissal and a refile on an ex parte motion will not look good, but proceeding on a factually insufficient or incorrect motion will look worse.
My 18 year old, who is not currently enrolled in school and has not graduated is looking at moving in with her boyfriend's family. The boyfriend's mother wants to enroll her in school. Can that mother (not me, her custodial parent) petition for child support that I had been receiving... View More 
answered on Aug 17, 2023
Typically child support follows the child. However this only occurs when the court recognizes a transfer of custody. Are you consenting to a change of legal custody?
My aunt is a CPS supervisor here in Franklin County, and she offered to help me with my children until my youngest child was raised in at about 10 months. I was talking to her about getting my kids back and she was telling me that I was doing good and there’s not in the other and then oddly I get... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2023
Sadly. It sounds like the critical decisions were made 4 years ago. That is well outside the 30 day time-line for appeal. As mother you can always file for a change of legal custody of you can show a change of circumstances of either the child or the child's caregiver.
answered on Jun 6, 2023
It will require a revision to your support calculation and a deviation to a $0.00 support order
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answered on Jun 6, 2023
No. If you and the father agree, however, you can deviate the total amount of child support owed to zero dollars.
I never received the back child support she owed. I did receive survivor benefits on behalf of my 2 kids. After she died I began to have issues with my youngest child. He would run away, try to commit suicide and self harm. I would take him to the hospital but my insurance would constantly kick... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
Typically a benefit is only calculated into support if the child is receiving it as a derivative benefit associated with the obligor.
We were never married. We both signed birth certificate in the hospital after child was born and was given my last name. Both parents signed affidavit of paternity in hospital.
answered on Apr 21, 2023
It is up to the Court. Paternity has been established. If Mom wants to change your child's last name, then you are entitled to notice of the proceedings, and you can present your case as to why it would not be best for the child's last name to be changed.
My lawyer won't make the offer I want her to if I was to contact my husbands lawyer an make the offer could there be consequences?
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answered on Mar 27, 2023
The other attorney will likely refuse to speak with you, as you are represented by counsel and it would be an ethical violation.
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
If you have a divorce decree with a parenting plan, it should have a provision on the payment of child support. If you want that to be modified, you will need to seek a modification in the domestic relations court.
Can I still get child support from the child's dad?
The guy I am going to marry is NOT adopting my son. We are just changing the child last name
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
Yes.
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.
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
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
answered on Aug 27, 2022
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3119.07 If the parents have split parental rights and responsibilities, the child support obligations of the parents shall be offset, and the court shall issue a child support order requiring the parent with the larger child support obligation to pay the net amount... View More
When the mother and I established paternity she refused child support I supported her financially since my son was born but we are at a point where we just don't get along anymore so I filed to pay child support. Can she still get back paid child support from when my son was born? I don't... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2022
A request for back child support must be made in advance. The parties are entitled to a trial for the court to decide if they cannot agree to settle the issue. At a court trial the parties can enter their testimony and provide evidence to the court concerning any reasons why the opposing party... View More
I have a received a letter stating garnishment of wages for child support. I do not owe child support but do owe an admin fee. The letter sent to my employer claims the garnishment is for child support. This is from the Hamilton county child support agency. I have called several times and have... View More
answered on May 12, 2022
The Child Support Enforcement Agency can garnish wages until all funds owed are paid. Most likely any administrative fees were included in the wage withholidng order for garnishment.
I have had both of my children ripped from underneath me. I pay child support for one and they left the state and I have no clue where she is. My son had an incident last year with his mother where children services were called on her and nothing was done and now she has moved out of state. I feel... View More
answered on May 12, 2022
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus may be able to help. The Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) exists to provide free assistance and guidance to those attempting to navigate our complex legal system. In order to qualify for free services at The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, you must meet income... View More
I pay child support biweekly. I was on STD and got behind but paid cash to cover the back amount plus the current month to get my balance to $0. My employer continues to take the adjusted amount out of my paycheck even though I have provided documentation that I am not behind on support. I’ve... View More
answered on May 12, 2022
In the state of Ohio, Cash payments made directly to a parent instead of the Child Support Enforcement Agency is considered a gift. The parties can file an agreed motion and order to reduce child support by the amount of the cash gift and file it with the court for a judge's signature. The... View More
Married 12 years.
His unpredictable behaviors are escalating, now having people over 4 nights a week, until 2am most times. I am a professional with a demanding schedule and will need a nanny afterwards. I'm very on edge lately not sleeping, worrying about the safety of myself and... View More
answered on May 9, 2022
There are situations where the parties will need help from the court to make decisions about the marital home and marital property at the very beginning of the Divorce case. Courts in Ohio use temporary orders to give the parties a set of rules which they must follow while the Divorce case is... View More
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