My ex wants to take me back to court to get his alimony back.

Cohabitation is a hot issue in Ohio right now. The Ohio Supreme Court just decided a case regarding the definition of cohabitation within the...

Can we obtain custody of our 14yo godson if both parents & child have asked we take him?

Yes. There are a few mechanisms that you can use to achieve this from guardianship to adoption. If uncontested, it should not be difficult. If...

I am 17, I will be 18 in 5 months, I want to know if my sister could have joint custody of my with my mother?

There is no such thing as shared parenting between a parent and a non-parent. Your mother could give guardianship of you to your grown sister but...

My Fiance filed for joint custody of his daughter. What should we do at the mediation hearing? What if she don't show then what?

It is important to be as prepared for a mediation session as it is to be prepared for trial. Your fiance will need to be ready to discuss all...

What reasons can I give for an administrative adjustment hearing for child support?

An administrative hearing is not court. CSEA hearing officers have very little to no discretion. If your situation calls for something that would...

If a parent owes back child support, can they get full custody if the minor is 16 and wants to live with non-residential parent?

Your question has multiple layers but raises some questions as well. Where was the divorce/custody order granted? The modification needs to occur...

The other attorneys are correct that the largest factor in the analysis is whether the payment was spousal support or property division. However,...

Will I be accused of abandonment and can my husband establish himself as the primary caregiver because my son stay there nights?

The best thing to do to help yourself is to keep short but detailed journal entries about these things and engage counsel ASAP. Normally, I would...

There is no statutory definition of this so it will depend on your local county custom but likely interpreted as no more than 30 days past due.

Can someone tell me what the income equalization formula is for Lorain County , ohio ?

There have been some judicial changes in Lorain that makes it a bit less predictable. Of course there is no statutory formula but basically (Income...