What are custody laws between unmarried parents in California?

You would need to address this with a California attorney. In Ohio, she would have custody until the father filed something to get rights. She can...

Can my ex-wife move away with my daughter to another state hundreds of miles away?

Tough one. You don't say if you have a visitation that can be enforced. If she's been in TN for six months, you're probably looking at an attorney...

Can I sue for damages in a defamation libel suit?

It's difficult to recover damages and expensive. You may be able to try to handle it through the divorce strangely enough. Talk to your divorce...

How do I obtain custody of my neice currently living in California?

It needs to be done in California. However, when she turns 18, she can live where she decides unless she's under a guardianship out there.

As far as making changes, that's a decision up to the court. Get an attorney. A dissolution in Ohio can be converted to a divorce. Talk to someone...

How do I go about getting fully custody of my sister? My parents don't have any income and I have been supporting them all.

Get custody by agreement with your parents. Check on the insurance though. I thought it only applied to kids staying on the policy of their...

What would happen to my child if I turned the custodial parent in for abandonment

Wouldn't it make more sense just to seek custody. Speak with an attorney.

If the preacher was not licensed by the State of Ohio to perform marriages, is the marriage valid?

After 17 years I'd say you need to speak with an attorney about terminating the marriage.

Should I get a restraining order?

Probably so, plus look into a civil protection, domestic violence charges, exclusive occupancy and while you're at it, consult with an attorney.

I am trying to find out if a judge....

Start by contacting the clerk's office to see if there was a default judgment. You may be able to do this online. Without an attorney, good luck...