In Ohio, where I practice, Children Services is obligated to find a relative placement if the children are not in the custody of the parents. It’s...

Another option is to ask her attorney if she will waive service.

If your ex is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed and applies to have your support payments increased, you can argue that his former income...

Yes, I strongly recommend that you get a lawyer. She can discuss the possible consequences as well as request police reports and witness statements.

Before you make any decision, I recommend that you consult an attorney.

Do I need a lawyer?

Absolutely! Do not proceed without legal representation for your son.

With such a long marriage, you will probably qualify for spousal support (alimony), depending on your husband’s income. I suggest that you gather...

In Ohio, it’s called shared parenting, which means that the parents share the responsibility and decision making regarding the children. It does...

I agree with the two responses. Generally, in Ohio, property acquired during the marriage is considered marital property, with some exceptions,...

My ex-husband is threatening to take me to court for full custody over our two year old if I don't give him back the child suppo

If he us under a Court Order to pay Child Support and it is being withheld from his pay check by the Child Support Enforcement Agency, there's no...