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I have been givin custody of my kids in ohio mother has a custody order through demestic injunction from florida which prevails

Paul's answer | Answered on July 28, 2011

You need to get an attorney who knows family law. It is unlikley you are going to be able to prepare the legal paperwork necessary to obtain the...

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My childs biological father has never met my daughter she is 3 now but knows she exists. How do I terminate his rights?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

You cannot terminate his rights. If he seeks to establish is rights, then you can fight against it but you are not going to get his rights...

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Terminating Parental Rights

Paul's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

If you get assistance, then yes, you would be forced to get child support ordered to reimburse the government for the benefits you are receiving. ...

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Can an obligee paying 50% CS and 50% add'l for child care be allowed to claim half of the childcare on tax returns?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

It depends on how you are paying the child care - directly to the provider or via a support order or to the mother. If you pay directly to the...

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How can i sign over rights for my child

Paul's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

The mother already has "rights" to the child, why would she want or need the father's "rights" too? Children are not titled property that can be...

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My son's mother an i split up, i am on the birth certificate, but she wont let me see him at all, what do i do?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 19, 2011

Just because you are on the birth certificate does not give you rights. If you wish to establish your rights as a father, you need to go to the...

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In camera Interview.....Do attorney's have the right to sit in on the interview with the children and the judge?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 19, 2011

It is the court's discretion as to who is in the room during the interview. I have never heard of parent's being allowed and not sure if the...

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If i file for divorce myself in ohio (no kids no property nothing joint) & he doesnt show up for court will they still grant it

Paul's answer | Answered on July 18, 2011

The answer is yes, the court will grant the divorce by default provided all boxes are checked. I would suggest you reconsider doing it on your own...

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Can my husband & I get a dissolution where we agree to shared parenting with no support, spousal support, and I take all bills??

Paul's answer | Answered on July 18, 2011

You can do such, but you will likely need an attorney to draft the language for you to get it right and to talk it through with the right legalese...

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Husband not supporting his family while in basic training

Paul's answer | Answered on July 16, 2011

I will take it that you and your husband were not getting along prior to his leaving since you are asking this question. Do you know if your...

Paul Michael Kocsis's Answers (925)

I have been givin custody of my kids in ohio mother has a custody order through demestic injunction from florida which prevails

My childs biological father has never met my daughter she is 3 now but knows she exists. How do I terminate his rights?

Terminating Parental Rights

Can an obligee paying 50% CS and 50% add'l for child care be allowed to claim half of the childcare on tax returns?

How can i sign over rights for my child

My son's mother an i split up, i am on the birth certificate, but she wont let me see him at all, what do i do?

In camera Interview.....Do attorney's have the right to sit in on the interview with the children and the judge?

If i file for divorce myself in ohio (no kids no property nothing joint) & he doesnt show up for court will they still grant it

Can my husband & I get a dissolution where we agree to shared parenting with no support, spousal support, and I take all bills??

Husband not supporting his family while in basic training