Palmer Recovery is demanding payment for an alleged theft in 2016 in Ohio at Harbor Freight. Why should I pay this?

There is a peculiar law in Ohio that allows retailers to demand payment for an alleged theft (shoplifting) as an alternative to criminal...

Can my wife get legal custody of my children if they are not hers?

The short answer to your question, CAN she get custody, is yes. The mere fact that she is not their biological mother does not preclude her from...

Does the mother have custody of the child in the state of Ohio win she has a boyfriend wwhich is the father?

In general, under current Ohio law, the Father of a child he had with a woman he was never married to has no legally enforceable parenting rights...

Can a mother say no to a court ordered DNA test?

I agree with the above but would add, in general, it is not wise to take "legal" advice from friends, unless they happen to be...

How can a cps case be settled before my criminal charges case is finished

Because the burdens of proof in the criminal cases and the cps cases are different, I do not believe, in general, it is accurate to say that if a...

This is a complicated issue. Foreign decrees can be registered in other states for enforcement, e.g. the Arizona decree can be filed in Ohio to be...

Can I move out of state before filing for divorce?

If you and your spouse agree on all aspects financial/child custody of dissolving your marriage, under Ohio law you can enter into a separation...

My ex is trying to keep our child that she is currently pregnant with?

I agree with the above answer. You also need to be aware that merely registering with the Ohio Putative Father Registry and insisting that your...

How does step parent adoption work if there is a support order in place that is not paid regularly?

Generally speaking adoptions cannot take place without at least notice to the father. Failing to support the child can be a relevant fact to...

Can i get my down payment back if i never signed the financing?

Your options will depend on the terms of any purchase agreement you may or may not have signed and how much time has passed under any applicable...