I have a 2 year old child that has been left at my house for 5 days now....the mother and will not pick her up. What can I do?

I agree with the first attorney's answer. The immediate answer is chldren's services. However, long term, if you are willing to take on the...

If a father gives up all legal rights to a child is he still obligated to pay child support?

I agree with the first attorney's response. The only way a father can give up "all legal rights" to a child is to consent to an adoption. If an...

I am separated. I have 4 kids. If my husband comes to 1 of their games and tries to take one of them can I or my dad stop him?

I agree with Attorney Kocsis. In addition to establishing the legal rights each of you would have relative to parenting time with your children,...

Can I switch my son's school from his fathers house to my house without using a lawyer? We have a shared parenting order.

Attorney Perla is correct, it is a statutory requirement that a "residential parent for school purposes" be designated in the shared parenting...

How can I get free legal aid for a divorce with custody issues?

I agree with both attorneys, their suggestions should be helpful. You may also talk with some attorneys in the area about the possibility of...

My daughter carries my last name because her father was absent for first two years. can he force a last name change now?

He can petition for a name change, but the Court must find that the name change is in the best interest of the child (not what is in the father's...

Can I change my sons last name? He is a minor.

Attorney VanBenschoten is 100% correct on both points. You should not attempt to do this prematurely. Your son does not need to have his name...

Mother of two has left relationship, leaving her children behind...... Do we have any legal recourse we can take to keep them?

Yes, you have good legal options. However, you should contact a family law attorney in your area as this is a fairly complex situation. First, is...

Yes, it is possible, but not easy. One consideration in Ohio law is whether one party intends to move out of the state. I know it may be...

I divorced 5 years ago, I recently purchased a motorcycle, is it possible for my x wife to take it from me?

If I understand your situation correctly, that is that your child support is current and you have no alimony obligationthe answer is NO. Property...

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