Should I set up a payment plan or pursue through the courts?

Unless you have a defense to the amounts owed and/or dispute the debt, settling with the creditor is probably the better option. In my part of Ohio...

Is there anything I can do prior to all creditors being paid? Should I have filed a state complaint (for breach)

How your claim will be treated depends in part on what Chapter of bankruptcy Sears filed under and you did not include that information in your...

Do I need documentation proving that my ex hasn't seen my child in 90 days to file abandonment charges?

I'm not sure what you mean by "file abandonment charges." There is no such thing under Ohio law. I assume from your question, there is a current...

What legal action can I take as a father if my sons mother is in jail and there is a no contact order placed on her?

If you and your son's mother were never married, then under Ohio law, you have no legal/court enforceable parental custodial/visitation rights...

As a 17 year old in Ohio, is it legal for me to decide to stay with another family member?

I am so sorry for what you are going through. The most important thing for you right now is to seek counseling that may be available through your...

I am able to get access to his bank accounts to get some kind of payment for child support

I read your question differently I think than the persons who previously answered, e.g. that you already have a support order, but cant' get him to...

I agree with the previous answers. I would only add that there are a few low cost options that can be explored, including settling the debts,...

Ohio has a process where a tenant can file what is called a rent deposit case with the local court that has jurisdiction over...

If I don’t want a divorce do I have to sign the papers ? Can a divorce proceed with one spouse signature?

I most jurisdictions in Ohio, if one party files for divorce and the other party does not respond properly in the court proceeding, the filing...

Can I choose what parent I want to live with?

Under Ohio law, no child under the age of 18 has final say on which parent they will live with. At age 17, there is a legal presumption that you...