Custody?

It depends. Was an order TERMINATING parental rights put on, or did the Court simply find the mother unfit and grant LEGAL CUSTODY to someone? If...

Could she?

It is unlikely but possible, depending on the circumstances. Was permanent custody granted to an agency, or was legal custody granted to an...

I agree with the other responses. If he files for visitation, he may be granted visitation. You would want to hire counsel for these proceedings,...

Do I have the opportunity to file for visitation for my son if I'm going to be paying child support?

Child support and visitation are two separate things, which usually require two separate legal proceedings. Consult counsel if you wish to seek...

Should I report it??

If you are a required reporter, you must report it. If you are not a required reporter, you can choose whether to report. it. You can contact the...

My question is do I have the right after he stated that my security deposit would be usednd would he have to evict me to surrend

I agree with the above answer. The wording of your question is quite confusing, but if you are saying you are supposed to be out by the 19th (under...

Do I have to be married to my significant other for him to adopt my son?

Ohio requires that you be married. Specifically, the code tells agencies in Ohio that a Homestudy should not be completed until a year after the...

Would she be able to.sign over custody of her daughter with a possibility to adopt later down the line??

In order to ensure you have a legal right to the child, you would need to undergo a judicial process in lieu of having your sister simply sign a...

In Ohio, do you have to have a lawyer to petition for a step parent to adopt a child? The father resides in California.

In Ohio, the various courts determine whether they will allow the Petitioner to appear pro se. An attorney is always advisable. It is also...

Custody

The law in Ohio now allows you to adopt off of a legal custody decree if you are able to demonstrate specific facts to the Court, or if all parties...