(1) Yes, you can leave the State, but you are required to appear in court for Arraignment on the date/time listed on the ticket. Failure to appear...

Is it "legal"? Only if the court grants the name change, then it would be "legal." If your question is "is it ILLEGAL for a court to give a child...

Does a judge normally side with the father when it comes to his child's last name?

Not really. It is usually a case-by-case determination and based upon factors such as age of the child; name the child has used since birth; and...

My question has gone unanswered for almost a year because it dealt with legal malpractice, why is that I wonder?

In Ohio, you have one (1) year to file a lawsuit for legal malpractice or your right to pursue money damages is forever waived by law, see "Statute...

Chances of husband getting 50% custody

The Court must determine the child's "best interests." See R.C. 3109.04(F)(1). If the Court determines 50:50 custody is in the child's best...

When can an appeal be filed?

A "Notice of Appeal" must be filed with the Court of Appeals within 30 days after sentencing (in a criminal case, I assume), not after the "jury...

What establishes paternal rights?

In Ohio, a biological mother is automatically designated the "sole residential parent and legal custodian" of a minor child born out of wedlock by...

I need an affordable attorney for help assisting with getting the proper visitation rights to see my son.

My office accepts all major credit cards and can process payments from friends and family by phone. We also offer reasonable weekly and bi-weekly...

What happens if you change your plea from not guilty to no contest on a m1 domestic violence in canton ohio courts?

Your son is charged with a serious misdemeanor crime. If he is unhappy with his court-appointed lawyer, he can write a letter to the Judge asking...

Can I be denied public records?

I assume you do not have a lawyer representing you. If not, you should consider hiring one immediately. If you have not yet been sentenced, you...