Can I move out of my mother's home at 17 if I am pregnant?

The short answer is no. The longer answer is that Ohio law does not provide for a child to be emancipated prior to age 18 (and make the decision...

A case like this is difficult. In Ohio, dogs are "property," so damages are limited to the price of vet bills or replacing the dog, which really...

Is it true if you live in Ohio you can’t get help from non custodial if child goes to college?

Unfortunately, that is correct. Under Ohio law, once a child emancipates (18 and and graduated from high school), parents have no more legal...

How do I go about getting some rights over a minor child who is biological not mine but has lived with me over a year?

It does sound like a guardianship is the route that you would need to take in this case. However, if you apply for a guardianship , biological...

What is my best solution to a fine for possession of 1 blunt?

You should definitely hire a lawyer in this case. Even though this is a misdemeanor, pleading "no contest" can have long-lasting effect on your...

How can i go about adopting my soon to be 17 stepson?

As long as his father agrees, a step-parent adoption under these circumstances is pretty straight-forward. Father would need to sign a Consent to...

I have shared custody of my son, can I claim him on my taxes ?

The Court Order that gives you shared custody should also address who is entitled to the tax exemption. If the order does not expressly state that...

Can I adopt a grandchild I have full custody of

If Mother will sign a Consent to Adoption, the case should be fairly straight-forward, although "John Doe," the unknown father will need to be...

I was given somebody else's medication while picking up my post op meds. Can i sue and how much damage has to be done?bodiy etc?

It is unclear whether or not you actually ingested the medication. If you did, and you were harmed, you might potentially have a case. There is...

Ohio is a "one party consent" state, meaning that only one party to the conversation needs to be aware that the recording is being made. It would...