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His support was raised . He has not had a modification in 5 years . He has missed parenting time on occasion and doesn’t pay half of the expenses previously agreed upon .
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answered on Dec 9, 2020
Support is just a math problem. His objection would be on the basis of either 1) they got his income wrong; 2) they did the math wrong or 3) they are ignoring a prior deviation. If it's 1 or 2, then you can oppose it on the basis that CSEA got it correct. If it's 3 then he will need to... View More 
I am the noncustodial parent
answered on Nov 25, 2020
If the court has already granted you custody, then you don't need to go back. You, the other parent, and your child all must follow the court's parenting order. If other parent is not following court-ordered parenting time, and is allowing the child to stay there, then you can file with... View More
Filed for change of custody and child support. We are going to trial and the judge asked us both to turn in a proposed child supposed worksheet. I have asked clerk of courts and nobody knows what that is. I wouldn't think it would be the computation worksheet would it?
answered on Nov 18, 2020
Here is the link to the Ohio calculation web site:
https://ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov/pages/calculator.html?p=step4
The worksheet calculates an amount, but there can be adjustments to that amount. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney who can... View More
An ex just had my baby and we both know we’re going to establish child support soon. I’m on limited hours due to covid And how it impacts our field. Will I be forced to find a new job? I’ve been here a few years and would normally get 40 hours, the last few months have been 20 hours at most... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2020
The current virus situation affecting your employment could be one factor in determining the child support amount. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law attorney who can review your financial situation, run the Ohio child support calculation using your prior and current income... View More
We had our child when i was 18. I am now 24, moved out of my parents & had another child. Our court order has 50/50 shared parenting, joint physical & legal. I pay child support, i offered. Our son is almost 6. I want to file a modification to get child support dropped. I'm just not... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2020
You'll have to consult with a local family law attorney who can review all the facts and the financial situation of you and the other parent, and prepare a child support worksheet, to be able to advise you if you have a chance to succeed. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law... View More
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.
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