In Ohio, state jurisdiction is gained once a person lives in Ohio for 6 months. County jurisdiction is gained after 90 days. The amount of time...

Can I move out of state with my child?

In a situation where one parent wishes to move out of state, there are many factors that a court may take into account. Jurisdiction for child...

Do I risk my child’s father taking my son on his own?

In any situation in which a child is in real danger, the #1 concern is to keep the child safe. How this is accomplished depends upon many...

Simple answer: If a non-custodial parent is entitled to claim a child on their taxes, then the custodial parent must fill out and sign an 8332 and...

When and how am I able to adopt my stepchild?

Hello, In addition to the answers provided by the Ohio State Bar Association, linked above, it is important to know that a stepparent adoption...

Parental Kidnapping ?

As other counsel have stated, the client would be your brother. Based on what you have written, my first concern would be jurisdiction. If a child...

Will I need a lawyer if my ex is trying to file charges to remove my son from my home for a incident that never happened?

False CPS reports for the purpose of gaining advantage in child custody cases happen frequently, in my experience. If a case has already been...

The requirement to carry insurance for children is subject to ORC 3119.29(A)(8), in that the health insurance must be at a "reasonable cost,"...

Can he Legally give me that time limit since we rent and do not own? What is the best way to approach this?

A person's rights as a renter depends on the rental contract, and whether both parties' names appear on the agreement. However, if one party is...

Can I file a motion to get the hearing tried in NC since I reside here or does it have to be tried in OH?

Jurisdiction is determined under Ohio law and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. It is extremely complex, and depends a...