Can my daughter refuse visitation with her father?

It doesn't sound like he has a court order granting him any rights whatsoever. Paying child support DOES NOT grant him the right to see his...

If a couple is legally separated, will a child support order still figure in both incomes?

In a legal separation, you file a separation agreement with the court. You are still married, but everything else is basically the same as if you...

My 15 year sister-in-law wants to come with her half brother and I instead of living with her. Is there away to get custody?

This is a tough case and definitely one you'll need a lawyer for unless "dad" agrees to simply let her come live with you. The half brother can...

Can child support take a joint filing of tax refund?

I would file separately and also keep separate bank accounts from him until his child support problems are cleared up. The problem is exactly what...

Can I move out of state with my children?

If there has never been a case in Ohio courts that addresses visitation or something in your divorce decree (assuming that you were married to...

Actually it is you who is somewhat mistaken about the process. There is no procedure by which a man can "give up his rights" to a child. A child...

Can an Attorney represent both parties.

It would seem to me that whatever conflicts your daughter's mother and Tim have had, they are in the past (at least for now). While I don't see a...

How should I fight a custody suite?

A custody battle is a long process. At some point a guardian ad litem is likely going to be appointed for your son to determine what his best...

Social security number

He might be able to request a duplicate social security card for his son if he is listed as the father. If none of the above work, he can file a...

If a custodial parent is facing jail time, can grandparents get temporary custoday?

Yes, grandparents can file a motion for custody of the child if the custodial parent is facing jail time. If children's services gets involved...