How do I obtain a copy of adoption papers or find out if an adoption has been filed?

I agree with the previous attorney answer. Additionally, your child support obligation would not terminate until the adoption is finalized, which...

Can I get custody or guardianship?

What you want to do - transfer of custody for the purposes of school enrollment - cannot be accomplished without going through the court system.

Do i have the right to say if my kids dad can or cant see my children

In Ohio an unmarried woman who gives birth to a child automatically has sole physical and legal custody unless (and until) a court orders...

If minor(17) had a drink under parental consent then went to a party and tested positive for alcohol has he broken the law?

While parental consent with supervision is a defense to this charge, I had a similar case pending in a local court. The judge overheard the...

You must give her what is known as a 30 days notice, but it is not 30 calendar days necessarily - it is dependent upon the type f occupancy. ...

Can i get residential custody of my son for school purposes?

I am going to assume for purposes of this answer that the original custody determination was in Ohio, as otherwise Indiana would have jurisdiction....

I need a divorce and child custody lawyer.

The questions and answers section of this forum is designed for attorneys to give brief explanations to specific questions. The "Find a Lawyer"...

My wife has a family trust which our house is deeded under and 70 acres. Am i entitled to any assets we have been married 8 year

As the trust was formed prior to your marriage and the assets were inherited, the assets are likely to be claimed as "separate property" in a...

You do not need a license to travel (a right), however, you do need one to drive a motor vehicle (a privilege, not a right). You're not going to...

I have legal custody and ex boyfriend has visitation. He's thinking about giving up his parental rights until he gets back on

He can't simply "give up his rights" and stop paying child support. The only way the court will terminate his responsibilities (and his rights) is...