Me n my ex gf just seperated ans we have a 6 mnth old daughter, correct me if im wrong but my next step should be to file a

File for determination of paternity, followed by a motion for establishment of custody/companionship. If you can work out Shared Parenting--you are...

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Child Name Modification; How can I add my last name to the baby's name (to have both, Mom'd and Dad's last names).

This is a factual determination by the Judge. I'm not even sure you have a basis to appeal it in the Divorce. You might be able to try to file a...

Children's step dad shot himself in the leg (now amputated) at the house while my kids were present. Can I get custody?

The original orders are in Ohio, and are therefore governed by the legal standard set out in 3019.04. The relocation, the shock to the children are...

Look--you need to hire North Carolina Counsel and seek a reduction to a lesser included offense. Courts tend to be willing to "deal down" a first...

Can I file a protective order against someone in my lease but not living in the house?

I agree with my colleague--but try this--the Statute refers to parties residing in the home. If they're still on the lease-- the Prosecutor might...

I did not file domestic violence charges on my husband but they gave me a tpo and I wanna talk to my husband what can I do?

I agree with my Cleveland colleague. You can approach the Prosecutor about withdrawing the charge, but generally, they are not all that receptive...

What is the statue of limitation for domestic violence in ohio?

It sounds like he was picked up on an old warrant--but when he appears in Court---with a lawyer, this is an old matter--and I suggest he move...

Paternal Grandparents assisting Ex-Wife's, (NCP) Visitation with children. How do I make it stop?

This is a difficult situation. Normally, if you were to disenfranchise your parents, they would be excluded from the children's lives. In this...

Does Incarcerated Ex-Boyfriend have any Rights to Child (1 month old)? If he tries to serve me a DNA test can I refuse it ?

This sounds like an ugly situation. The rights of grandparents were strictly curtailed in all states by the United States Supreme Court in Troxel...

My daughters grandparents on fathers side have legal custody, joint custody. I need to know how often she should be with me.

Chances are, that if you did not appear for the court hearing, that you do not have any court ordered visitation, except what was set out in the...