Does my daughter's father have the right to keep her in Ohio? And have I lost custody of my child?

As the unmarried mother of a child born in Ohio, you have sole custody until a court of competent jurisdiction rules otherwise. It appears that...

Is it my responsibility to drive my son to Columbus?

Assuming that the child was born in Ohio and that you and the father were never married and there is no court order governing custody or...

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Who is responsible for child who doesn't go to school due to illness?

As a party to a shared parenting agreement, either parent is the "residential parent" when the child is staying with him or her. The residential...

A claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress generally requires behavior that is so extreme that any reasonable person would exclaim...

Can I move out of the state of Ohio with my daughter legally her father has court ordered visits,but never falls the order

You should carefully read your parenting order. Most orders require you to file a notice of intent to move with the Clerk of Courts. The Court...

Can my parents win a custody battle after I alotted them grandparent power of attorney?

RC 3109.52, which governs the Grandparent Power of Attorney states clearly that " The power of attorney does not affect the rights of the parent,...

Who is the Judge more likely to award custody to?

Although nobody can advise you on the specifics of your case, I will say that a GAL's recommendation carries a lot of weight with most courts.

Divorce decree won't hold up?

The divorce decree does not cancel your debt with the creditor. The decree allocates the debt between the two parties. It gives you potential...

Can I get divorced?

You should consult with an attorney who practices in your county. There are several counties that will stay divorce proceedings until after a...

Can I terminate my son father right with extreme parental disinterest in lima ohio?

Ohio law does not allow you to terminate a parent's rights unless there is another person willing to step up and take responsibility. Failure to...