My almost 14 yr old wants to live with me but I haven't had custody in 6 yrs, what do I do?

I agree with Ms. Smith. The court looks at a number of relevant factors when deciding what's in the best interest of the child, and to prove what...

Should I let my rapist see my daughter

I would add that, in situations where one party is sending menacing texts or otherwise threatening the other party, it is always wise to save every...

What can be done if my attorney isn't doing what I have asked him to do?

Your best course of action is absolutely to sit down with your attorney, in person, and find out what's really going on. You may come to find that...

Am I facing jail time?

I agree with Mr. Williams. Get an attorney right away. Whether your being in the same bar at the same time as your ex-boyfriend was coincidental or...

How are my chances at winning the case after all this time?

I, like many other attorneys here on Avvo, would be more than happy to give you an idea of what your chances of winning your case are. However,...

What rights do grandparents have if they want to have their grandchild for special events but the parents won't let them?

Grandparents seeking visitation rights can file a motion with the court. The court then determines whether granting such rights are in the best...

Ohio law is explicit about who must report, without fail, abuse or neglect if it is known or reasonably suspected that a child has suffered or...

Is that okay if we want to get divorce but we don't want to have property divide?

To answer your question directly: yes, it is possible to divide your property, as well your other marital assets and debts, as you wish. From the...

There are a number of questions you should consider before even approaching this question from a purely legal perspective. For instance, what do...

As part of the divorce or legal separation process, parties enter into a Marital Separation Agreement. In such an agreement, the parties (i.e., you...