Received summons for credit card debt, designing Answer doc now. In ohio, what potential defense claims can I make?

Your question is better suited to Debt Collection. You should consult with an attorney or at least the legal clinic at Case Western or Cleveland...

I need advice for how to go about a divorce and how to get optimum amount of time with my daughter as I can

You need to consult with a Family Law attorney as soon as possible. He or she can advise you about the process and counsel you in how to improve...

Do I legally have to participate in a deposition for a former employer?

You do not have to show up just because they asked you to. However, if you are served with a subpoena to attend, you may have to. If you are...

Can I be taken to court or sued? Can this guy put a lien on the property I just bought?

A person who supplies work or materials for the improvement of property can file a mechanic's lien within 60 days of when the last of the work was...

Do I have to move out immediately if I have a landcontract with someone. She served a 15 day eviction notice

Ohio's Landlord-Tenant Act applies to all residential property. The owner cannot eject you from the property. If your land contract has ended by...

This is a question you need to be discussing with your lawyer representing you in your divorce. If you don't have one, you need to get one ASAP.

It's not "ownership" you need to show, but rather "parentage". Are or were you and his mom married? If not, Ohio law says she's sole custodian...

I have changed your topic to Alimony, since that is the subject area and you may get responses from attorneys regularly practicing in this area. ...

My husband and I have had custody of our grandchildren for 3 years, can we terminate the rights of the father?

Ohio does not terminate parental rights unless there is an adoption by another parent. You should consult with a lawyer to find out about the...

How can my soon to be husband adopt my daughter. If her dad won't agree to it but don't want to pay child support anymore

A step-parent adoption is a relatively easy process if the natural father consents. Without his consent, there are specific legal requirements...