Step-Parent Adoption

In my experience, the Court wants to see at least 1 year of marriage before granting a stepparent adoption. You should not stop child support...

I do not practice in your county, so I am not familiar with the full text of your rule 53. In all counties where I practice, the local rule states...

My ex girlfriend is going to jail does that mean I get my daugther automatically .

Your rights at the moment depend on whether or not you have legally established paternity. If not, you should take steps to do that immediately. ...

How do i go about getting full custody of my daughter her father and i were never married.

Assuming that your child was born in Ohio and that there is no court order stating otherwise, you are your child's sole legal custodian. The...

Do I have custody . she's 17 and I'm 20 she was 16 and I was 19 when she had our now 8 month old daughter .

You do not have custody based on the fact that she is a minor. I'm not sure where the adoption papers come into play - is someone else trying to...

Me and my friend was wondering how to get custody of some one who is 18

Generally speaking, someone who is 18 is free to live where he or she wants. Why do you need custody to help them?

Need to know what forms I need to get custody of my 11 year old cousin?

If mother and father both consent, you could file for guardianship in your probate court.

Do I really need a lawyer for my case, or would I be fine filing on my own?

The domestic relations process can be confusing, even for newly-minted lawyers. It does not sound as if the financial aspects of your divorce...

What rights do I have as a grandparent? My daughter refuses to let me spend time with her children

A grandparent in Ohio has the right to petition the court for visitation under three situations: 1) where the parents of the grandchildren were...

Can I be charged with Criminal Trespass after 14 years. Thank you advance.....

I agree with previous answers - the age of the ban does not negate a charge. If, however, the names of the team were submitted for approval for...