Why does a Guardian (GAL) try to force me to have joint custody and 50-50 time with an emotionally abusive x spouse (to the kids

If the GAL won't talk to these people, subpoena them as witnesses for trial and have your lawyer present the evidence. In my state (Ohio) the GAL...

I am representing myself in the case against my son's dad. He threw him through a coffee table in Sept. I have a hearing in Feb

Well you can generally get a subpoena from your local clerk's office. They may or may not be able to tel you how to fill it out. Check out Rule...

If he hasn't gotten servered the divorce papers can I still keep him out of our house

Unless there is a Court Order that says he is banned from the house and cannot see the kids, you cannot stop him from being at the marital house. ...

My 14-year old niece wants to live with me. How do I get guardianship in the state of Ohio? What steps must I take?

You can file a motion for emergency temporary custody and then a motion for custody based on unfitness. You can also file a complaint for neglect....

Is it legal for a judge or magistrate to not abide by the written law. In Ohio the law says that a unmarried couple the mother

If he is dad he will get custody unless he is found to be unfit. Your daughter does not have the right to cut him out of the picture upon her...

Probate and family disputes

If the house is jointly owned by your father and aunt, either can require that the house be sold so that they can get their money out. If she...

My brothers wife took their 3 children and left the state is there any rights for the aunt

There are some provisions in Ohio law the involve the rights of relatives to seek companionship time but its not usually granted as parents have a...

I was wondering how old I have to be to pick which parent I can live with?

You dad will need file a motion to modify custody and request that you come live with him and get a lawyer to do so. Children cannot simply choose...

I agree with counsel. Most courts will not like a custody agreement that has a "springing" provision regarding custody of a child. Your plan also...

I am going through a divorce without a lawyer. I need pro bono help.

You are unlikely to find pro bono representation on a contested divorce. You'd be better off approaching an attorney and offering to make payments...