How much child support should i pay?

In Ohio, benefits received by you on behalf of your child can offset a child support obligation under certain circumstances. You will need to...

How much does a custodial parent with a brain disease like MS need to deteriorate before the other parent can take custody?

It depends. Even if the parent is in a bad state, there may be a myriad of reasons for the child to remain in their custody. On the other hand,...

If the courts have given my legal guardian permanent custody or legal custody of my child is there anything I can do ?

It depends if permanent custody was done or legal custody. Permanent custody divests you of all parental rights forever. Since you are paying...

Can I move out when I’m 18 if I’ll still be in high school?

At 18 you are an adult. Whether it's a good idea to move out... that's another story. Remember, 18 year olds are not always seen as particularly...

Issues of child custody are addressed under the "best interest of the child" under R.C. 3109.04(F)(1). Merely bringing home $1000 a week is not...

What will happen if an absent, out of town, parent decides to file for visitation?

A father has a right to have parenting time with his kids and, as frustrating as it is... I get it, being absent doesn't eliminate that right. ...

If my husband who is paying supports ex has another child with her now husband can his support be reduced?

His ex girlfriend having another child with her husband should not directly affect his support obligation to you. He will receive a "credit" for...

Can a person be consider married if the person they married is already married?

I agree with the previous answer. A bigamous marriage is void which means it has no legal effect. In addition, bigamy is a crime under R.C....

It isn't up to you or her as to whether it is dismissed. You were alleged to have committed a crime. Crimes are prosecuted by the state or...

Me and my husband got married in 2007 and separated in 2015 but not legally separated and he is seeing a woman that his 2 girls

Likely no. Under Ohio Revised Code 3107.03, a husband and wife can adopt together and an unmarried adult can adopt, neither of which apply to your...