My ex won't sign for our kids passports because she "just doesnt want to" and is afraid they'll get a disease. what can i do?

I would file the motion sooner rather than later. Request a hearing ASAP. These things take time as does getting the state department to issue...

What are stepparent's rights in Ohio? Does it have to filed with the courts to be enforced?

If you and your husband are residing in the same household, he can absolutely leave the kids with you. I would send a letter to grandma (by...

Should i hire a lawyer for pre-trial?

Always better to get a lawyer. If this is a Pretrial the next step will likely be a trial and the attorney may not have any other face time before...

Will i get in trouble for not giveing my sons father my son on his day after he missed his visitation 3 times in a row?

I would say "yes" if the court's order says that it is his time (and rightly so). If you have a reason for a modification file a motion. If you...

My 18 year old daughter is living with her grandmother - her father and I are her guardians. She is being sued - who pays?

She is an adult so she is legally responsible for her actions. That doesn't mean that her parents or grandparents cannot be sued particularly if...

Afriend never saw/nor signed the final divorce decree until after it was issued. He found out his attor. has mental issues

He needs to get another lawyer and file a Rule 60 motion to try and have the divorce set aside. It seems like he has a good reason.

Can a spouse receive social security and spousal support

Spousal support is income got he person getting it. If the government benefits she is getting is means tested, she should have to report spousal...

Can he? If you earned the pension during the marriage, it's marital property and subject to division. However if you have been separated for 10...

Can I file a Tort Lawsuit with CPS in Ohio

CPS has immunity in most cases and it's doubtful they could do their work without it. You need to stop worrying about CPS and focus on getting a...

Can I leave my home at 17?

You will be able to leave when you are 18. If you are the victim of abuse or neglect, you should probably discuss the matter with a teacher. They...