When you say terminate parental rights this will not occur unless Childrens Services terminates his and your parental rights through a legal...

Can I sue my husband for mental suffering and cruelty even tho we've only been married for less than a year?

You cannot sue him for civil damages in Ohio if that is what you are asking. You can file for divorce from him on the grounds of gross neglect of...

You are correct... I recommend that you meet with and review your documents with an attorney. ORC 2903.214 (D) (2) (a) states that " If the court,...

Can I file a missing person report after judge granted me custody of my daughter?

You should go to wherever she lives with a deputy sheriff or city policeman with your custody order and retrieve your daughter. If you are unable...

Is there anything that I can do if my wife is withholding our daughter from me? Ohio Family Law

Your options are limited and you need to move quickly. You need to retain an attorney to file a divorce and a ex parte motion for emergency...

If i (the father) filed for custody of my kids? And wish to drop the case until later will that hurt me later when i file again

Make sure that you state on the dismissal form that your motion is being dismissed "without prejudice". If you do refile it in the future the...

What happens if the mother doesn't show for a support modification a 2nd time, she avoided being served!?

If you can demonstrate to the court that she is avoiding service the court may grant a motion by you to order the support agency to hold support...

What kind of rights does my husband have over my unborn twins if he not the bio father?

Under Ohio law any child born during a marriage is presumed to be a child of both spouses. Accordingly, your husband can try and assert rights as...

Can i use text messages in court to prove my case?

yes, but there is a very technical way to do this. I recommend you seek legal counsel to represent you when you go to court.

My sons father is a alcholic and a judge granted a ex parte order can I refuse and appeal it?

This sounds very unusual that the Father could get such an ex parte order from the Franklin County Court. There is more to this than what you may...