Ohio parents who wish to change their child's last name can file for a name change in the county probate court where the minor child resides. ...

When parents find minor errors on their Ohio child's birth certificate corrections can be made by filling out an affidavit correction of birth...

A mother can file her own Complaint to Establish Paternity and for Child Support. However, it is advisable for a mother to use CSEA for child...

While third parties are not required to voluntarily submit to CPS investigations it can be detrimental to the parent trying to keep their children...

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 marital property is defined as all real and personal property that currently is owned by either or both of...

When one parent gains child custody as the residential parent and legal custodian by court order the other parent must file a motion in court...

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Office of Families and Children has put out a resource guide for Kinship care. This is the link:...

Ohio County Common Pleas Courts have local rules in place concerning parenting time for parents who live over 90 miles or far apart. The local...

When a child custody case is pending, a parent who suspects drug use can file a motion for the court to order a drug test either by hair follicle...

Parents in the state of Ohio cannot disclaim financial responsibility for their children. The best way to terminate a parent's rights is through...