This is a sad situation. In Ohio, an unmarried woman who gives birth to a child automatically has sole custody of the child by operation of law. ...

Can I sue my bank for mailing my ex my foreclosure papers? She isn't on my loan & I received the loan after our divorce.

I am speculating that your ex wife's name was never removed from the deed via a new deed recorded with the county recorder. Your ex has "dower...

Getting any father potential rights taken away?

Terminating parental rights of a parent who wants contact with a child is not easy. The court can approve a step-parent adoption if the biological...

Do i have to continue to pay child support for my son who droping out of high school an going to do e cott?

Your child support obligation continues until the later of your son turning 18 and graduating high school or age 19. If your son is enrolling in...

Can my husband adopt my daughter even though her legal dad is on the birth certificate?

Father's consent is not necessary if he has failed to maintain more than de minimis contact or failed to provide financial support for your...

What about grandparents rights?

Grandparents in Ohio have standing to sue for visitation in three instances 1) when a child's parents have never been married 2) when parents are...

What can I do to help convince my mom divorce my dad now?

While only your mother can make the decision as to when or even if she will file for a divorce, perhaps if she had some good information about her...

I was wondering if I'm pregnant and 17 years old and I need to get out of my parents house, as it's a bad situation could I?

Because you are not yet 18, if you run away you could be brought up on delinquency charges. I recommend that you discuss your situation with your...

I have a hospital bill that I owe, the bill is for $100, I have absolutely no income at all. Can the collections agency sue me?

Due to the legal costs involved, the hospital is unlikely to sue over a $100 bill, however, I would recommend contacting them to see if you qualify...

Will I be told I can't move

If your boyfriend should take you to court, it is possible for the judge to order the child to stay in Ohio. However, under the circumstances you...