Can my new husband adopt my kids as his own. if their is a five yr protection order against my childrens real father..

You will need to be married to the step-parent for one year. At that point, you can petition for step-parent adoption. Your situation is...

What should i do. ?

I practice family law in Ohio. If you were here, I would suggest that you file a motion to modify parenting time and also Motions to Show Cause for...

I Need actual advice with child visitation with ex spouze.

I am licensed in Ohio. In Ohio, everything you described would be relevant - his inconsistency, her wishes, your wishes, etc. In a case like yours,...

I don't pracrtice in your jurisidiction, but rather Ohio. In Ohio, a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order can prevent a spouse from accessing...

After divorce, claiming a child on taxes.

Personally, I am not a fan of future agreements. Parties usually can't agree and that is why they are divorced. You need to petition the court to...

Selected as the best answer

Can the mother of my my unborn daughter give me custody before the baby is born?

You can only prepare the necessary court filings prior to the birth. You should also submit yourself to the Ohio Putative Father Registry in the...

If your order addressed summer school taking precedence over parental visitation then the father is not violating the order. Review your order...

I'm 16, can I be fostered by my boyfriend's family?

Dear 16, Sorry life is so difficult for you right now. Becoming a foster parent is a significant process. But you could be placed in the legal...

Can I get custody of my daughter back in Ohio if her dad has kept her from me for four years?

If the father has sole custody as I suspect, it will be difficult to get her back. Unless he agreed, you would have to show that there has been a...

In addition to what Attorney Alper said, take note that the message you will send to the other children by abandoning this child may seal their...