Do I have to force my daughter to see her father and meet him halfway?

You have to follow the current court order unless it is modified. If he moved after the order was put in place, then you have a reason to take him...

How can we prove we can't live with the amount of child support being taken out of us?

The child support agency/court does a calculation that uses his gross income, not his net. I am guessing, and this is just a GUESS, that Mother...

What are the befits of engaging council at this time? Is there anything else I can do to protect him?

Consult with an attorney so that when she does file, you have someone who can represent you quickly. If she has recent drug charges, etc. then...

You should refer to RULES OF SUPERINTENDENCE FOR THE COURTS OF OHIO - specifically Rule 48. The rules/duties governing GALs are laid out in detail...

Can I received child support while we are still married and with no legal separation?

Nicole is exactly right - these are your two options. I suggest hiring an attorney if you choose the route which consists of a divorce filing.

Why would it take this long to get a divorce decree decision? Is there some time expectation for a decisions on divorces in OH

Call the Magistrate's bailiff and ask for a status update (this matter if set for final trial in a divorce should have been set before the Judge,...

You are married until a final hearing occurs. At this final hearing a Judge can approve and adopt your separation agreement and shared parenting...

What can I do to get a divorce / disillusion done without my spouse?

Unless your wife is an active participant, a dissolution will not be possible. A dissolution involves both parties reaching an agreement on all...

My son father took my child out of the state without notifying me. Is this a valid contempt?

Why did he take the child to Pittsburgh?? To visit family, to see the son's favorite sports team, etc.? If there were not sinister ulterior motives...

Does my wife have to provide me with some type of cell phone number for her for me to contact her about the kids

If you have counsel, then they should be advising you. If they are not, seek new counsel. I cannot tell from your paragraph whether your attorney...