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I'm divorced with sole custody of my 9 year old. Her father hasn't seen her in 5 yrs. Can i get his parental rights waved?
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Answered on January 28, 2010
There's no way to get there from here. There's no proceeding to terminate father's rights short of an adoption. However, you can still appoint...
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If taken to court for custody, how much say would one generally have regaurding the situation?
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Answered on January 28, 2010
What you say is always considered by a court but they are well aware that in situations where one parent dislikes the other parent, what is said...
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Juvenille court pursuing child abuse over a push, public defender and possible loss of custody of three children
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Answered on January 28, 2010
It appears that CPS believes that your boyfriend presents a danger to the children, both physically and emotionally, and that you have not done...
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Can you sue an attorney for making false allegations against your mental health to help his client win a child custody case?
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Answered on January 28, 2010
No, a person engaged in a parenting proceeding has voluntarily put their mental and emotional states at issue. I imagine that the motion for...
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My friend's bought a house with his ex girlfriend 5 years ago. they broke up and she moved out over 2 years ago
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Answered on January 28, 2010
Probably, as she still retains an ownership interest in the house. Your friend needs to bring an action to partition the property and get his ex...
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My wife and I have never lived together and have been married seven years. Are we considered legally separated in Ohio.
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Answered on January 28, 2010
No, you are not considered legally separated. There is a proceeding for a legal separation that looks pretty much like a divorce, or the parties...
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If you plead no contest before a judge, can you go back and change you plea?
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Answered on January 23, 2010
You don't say what you were arrested for. If it was for contempt, you should seek the appointment of legal counsel if you cannot afford one and if...
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In the state of Ohio, what can I do to prevent my child's father (who has made contact twice in 14 months) from claiming her on
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Answered on January 23, 2010
Every time a court determines child support, it determines which parent is permitted to claim the dependency exemption. If the court has not...
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I have been waiting 3 weeks to get a decision on my cusody hearing how long does it usually take?
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Answered on January 23, 2010
Because your court has hundreds and hundreds of cases going on, it sometimes takes a while for a decision to be written. Often, a court is trying...
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What if the lawyer doesend seem to fight for his rights?
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Answered on January 23, 2010
He can obtain parenting rights through the court and enforce them. If his attorney can't do this and can't explain why he can't do it, your friend...
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