Can we file for visitation if custodial mother moved out of state with child?

I have to make assumptions in order to answer this. I'm assuming the case was dismissed for failure of service. That could have been corrected at...

Do I have grounds to file for full custody?

Very well could have. These are factors the court will look at in determining the best interest of the child. You will have to show a change of...

My ex no-showed for mediation and divorce hearing. Is he allowed to take half of our belongings as his own personal items? Help

If the time hasn't come and gone, call your attorney or victim advocate immediately. Sounds like too much property is being asked for. Also, call...

Do you have to personally be served papers for a contempt of court violation in clark county ohio

Since Mr. Sheets is in that area, go with what he said on the certified mail service. In my county, we have to served all contempts by personal...

Can a divorced women use her former last name while supposedly remarried?

She can use whatever name she desires provided she is not trying to defraud creditors. As I am reading this, the concern seems to be over...

My wife inherited a house from a family friend while we were married can I get half

Maybe, maybe not. An inheritance is considered separate property in Ohio so it would be her home. However, if your name was added to the deed, then...

My thought is you don't have to worry about it for a couple reasons, although the second one is not really stated but assumed for this answer. The...

For the state of ohio once paperwork is filled out for a dissolution do both parties have to go to submit it?

Both parties have to appear for the final hearing, set between 30 and 90 days after filing. If both are not there, the court cannot grant it. I did...

Extortion/Coercion?

You could personally feel it is but it's not illegal. She's attempting to negotiate, probably a spiteful negotiation on her part, but she can do...

Can my personal background affect my girlfriends custody hearing? She has custody already the kids dad is trien to get custody

It could be a factor and I'm sure the other attorney will go into it. Much will depend on what you've done since. If your tests are clean and the...