GAL's have qualified immunity. There is a grievance procedure that you may be able to use if you wish to pursue this. You may contact the...

6 yr COP against my ex-H for DV. He's sober 3 yrs. It has 3yrs remaining. How do I excuse the rest of the order myself?

You have very good reasons for lifting the order. If your local court is rather paternalistic, you should at least get the approved interactions...

Do I need a lawyer to get custody of my 16 year old granddaughter that doesn't want to live with her mom

Yes. If the mother will not agree and you want to proceed, you will need help to prove your case. The fact that this is an older child may be...

I don't understand an ex parte order.

I suggest that you call the United Way in your area to ask if there are any community mediation programs in your area where the mediator may be...

My son is 6 mons & his dad is trying to get him biweekly through the courts , whats the best way to fight this ?

I suggest that you retain an attorney to protect your son's best interests. Much of what you mention may be difficult to prove, especially if you...

Im trying to figure out if i have to prove if her mother is unfit or can i just prove that my house would be a better place?

The Ohio Revised Code forbids consideration of economics as a factor in determining custody. To answer your direct question, between parents, the...

Did my ex-wife break the law?

I hope that you have been keeping a calendar or have some other evidence that your ex has been cooperating and in agreement. It is time to file a...

Biological father of my son is trying to take full custody of our son we are unmarried. He is claiming he was always there.

Get an attorney immediately and start gathering evidence of your sobriety, AA or NA sign in sheets/urine or hair follicle testing/work attendance...

Can i have rights to my child taken from the father which dosent take care or see my 2 year old

Parental rights are not terminated without someone else to stand in their place, whether step-parent adoption or the Department of Child and Family...

I did not file domestic violence charges on my husband but they gave me a tpo and I wanna talk to my husband what can I do?

You can not place him at risk for further criminal charges by communicating with him. While the tpo is in place, he cannot have any contact with...