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I just need to figure out how to properly fill out everything so that no support will be owed.
answered on Sep 29, 2020
You will have to prepare a child support worksheet with all required numbers. On the deviation line you put the amount owed as a downward deviation. You will then have to explain why you are deviating to zero in the agreement, whether a shared parenting plan or a separation agreement. The... View More 
My ex (never married) owes $10k in back child support and the Ohio CSEA has done nothing to enforce it except for when I alert them that he missed multiple payments, then they will issue a warning letter and magically I'll get a small sum but its a repeating cycle. We just established a... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2020
If he knows that you could file a motion with the court asking to have him held in contempt for failure to pay, then perhaps he will agree to a change in custody. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to review the situation and advise you.
I filed for visitation but since there is no order of custody the visitation paper was not accepted
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answered on Sep 12, 2020
You need to file a complaint for the allocation of parental rights and responsibility and for parenting time. If you are in Cleveland, this can be done at the Cuyahoga Juvenile Court. You need to establish a custody order first.
Separated not divorced. We live in two separate states. I have my son all the time he goes to school while with me and I let his dad take him for visits.
we go outside of the court system for visitation. I have our son enrolled at school with me. I have him on my welfare case and medicaid.... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2020
If there is no court order for legal separation or parenting, then you will have to file with the court to start that process. With two states, it will be complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. Use the Find a Lawyer to retain a local family law attorney to review the situation and advise you.
we go outside of the court system for visitation. I have our son enrolled at school with me. I have him on my welfare case and medicaid. I let his dad come get him when he doesn't have school or for a holiday. He told me the other day that we won't let me have him back. Please can I have... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2020
If there is no court order for legal separation or for parenting, then you will have to file with the court to start that process. Living in two different states will make it more complicated, time consuming, and expensive. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney who can... View More
Is it possible for an Unwed mother and father (name not on birth certificate) to work a deal outside of court. We have after research we have agreed on an amount to give and that the father will not be in contact with the child. Is there any legal issues with this? I won’t be filing for... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2020
The father is taking a big risk here. If you turn around and petition for child support, your out of court arrangements may or may not be honored by the child support enforcement agency and courts. It's safer for everyone involved to do it officially. If he wants to provide additional support... View More
We have a year old daughter who lives with me. She is not responding to the divorce. What will happen?
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answered on Aug 24, 2020
If she's been appropriately served, the court will convert the divorce to an uncontested case. This means you will need to submit a proposed judgment entry ahead of time and present some evidence as to the divorce.
After he mailed me the (10k) gift he went on to get his 3rd DUI in under 10 years and decided he wanted the gift back. Since he didn't get it he stoped paying support and is now saying he will take me to court over it. Can his "gift" be considered support if it was made outside of... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2020
If the support order required child support payment only through CSEA, then his payment would not be counted. CSEA can pursue him for unpaid child support, and you can file in court to have him held in contempt if he doesn't pay child support. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local... View More
He was given most of the documents already.
He want proof of my EIN.
answered on Aug 20, 2020
A talented family law attorney should be able to help you out. Let her attorney know that you already provided the requested documents.
answered on Aug 14, 2020
Contact Child Support Enforcement Agency about starting action to collect the child support, or file a motion with the court for the father to be held in contempt for non-payment of child support. But there is nothing you can do to make him be involved. Check your local court web site for the name... View More
I took my daughter's father for child support and he's been dragging it on. We had our hearing over the phone and he wouldn't answer and he never even sent in any of his information regarding pay stubs and what not. He doesn't want to pay for her at all and has been marking off... View More
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answered on Aug 12, 2020
If he refuses to provide information then the court will either 1) take your word for it or 2) impute a likely income for him given the information. He cannot evade child support by using a voluntary reduction in income (like FMLA). He can bring it up, but the court won't consider it.
is it possible for me to get emancipated or move in with a different family member who is more supportive? If my parents agree to emancipation will i be able to get an apartment?
answered on Aug 12, 2020
No, Ohio does not permit emancipation except in very rare instances. Teens often have a difficult relationship with their parents. Talk to a family member, teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult who can help you. Here is more information about the very limited circumstances for... View More
We have been together off and on over 10 years. I’ve always took care of them and had them with me. He rarely ever spends time with them due to running a buisness and constantly working. No paternity test established other than store bought. He’s not on the birth certificates. I’ve been... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2020
A court will review all the facts to determine what parenting arrangement is in the best interest of the children. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to review your situation and advise you.
The house is in her name
answered on Jul 23, 2020
Depending on the facts, the house of a married couple can be marital property, and the equity divided in a divorce. It does not matter whose name is on the deed or mortgage. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney to review your situation and advise you.
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answered on Jul 15, 2020
Yes. Regardless of the name you are entitled to support once paternity is established. If he is already on the birth certificate then this is conclusively established.
He has domestic violence charges and left our house 6 months ago, no mortgage payments from him he said that since he is not living here he is not obligated to make payments. He only deposits money for our son. We agree to dissolve the marriage but we don’t agree on the child support amount... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
You can't dissolve the marriage unless both parties agree on all details. He doesn't agree, so file for divorce and ask for occupancy of the premises, temporary spousal support to pay household expenses, and child support. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney to... View More
Im in ohio Hi i know a woman who lost custody of her child, but gained it back. The woman who had custody of her child before she got him back had a support order for the biological father to pay. He still owes a lot of back child support. The mom decided not to get an order for the father since... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2020
The money is due to the recipient named in the child support order, but typically payable by the father to and through the state's Child Support Enforcement Agency, which then passes it on to the named recipient.
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answered on Jun 23, 2020
So long as you are involuntary unemployed through no fault of your own, you can request an administrative review of your child support order to seek a reduction in support. If you quit, or were terminated for cause, you will likely not be able to seek a reduction.
My husband and I are in the beginning stages of filing a dissolution. He thinks that me having the kids and him just basically visiting would be the best option. The only thing holding him back is that he doesn't want to pay child support. Can I waive my right to child support just so I can... View More
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answered on Jun 1, 2020
You can't "waive" child support because it's for the children, not you. What you CAN do is seek a deviation of what the child support would be down to zero dollars. The court will likely accept it so long as everyone is agreed.
Your only issue here would be the cash... View More
She was supposed to show up she is on probation and left after deciding that day. I have been taking care of him every other week for about a year and on weekends before that. he turns 2 next week. How can i get custody. she also has current problems with drugs and alcohol. I have a whole legal pad... View More
answered on May 29, 2020
The pre-trial is not the final determination. If you want to improve your chances for custody, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney to help you organize your notes and other information so that you can properly present it to the court.
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