Get custody, of daughter 16, shared parent agreement intact. HE is home school parent, a drug addict. She resides with me, 3 yrs

When he was homeless, you had an easy ability to file an emergency action for custody at that time. Now that your child has been living with you...

Can my ex wife move out of state with our son without my permission?

The Mahoning County Local Rules of Court simply require her to file a notice of relocation. If she relocates, then you can file either an action...

A "child" that is 18 is no longer subject to the jurisdiction at the Court-- but the parents still are. You need to obey the Order, and not use the...

What age can a child say which parent he wants to live with?

Once a child is old enough to state his or her wishes and the reasoning behind same, the wishes of a child may be considered by the Court. There...

What can I do to have my son back in my life?

She submitted to the Jurisdiction of Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County). File to reopen the action in Columbus--ask for Custody, then negotiate....

What are the chances of me getting joint custody of my son being a unmarried man?

You need to file an action for custody. Just because you're unmarried -- doesn't mean the Courts discriminate against you as a Dad. Hire local...

How does filing a motion of contempt work?

A motion for contempt contains a listing of the violations of existing Court Orders, an Affidavit (sworn Satement , notarized) aserting the...

How to change a custody agreement for visitation, if the custodial parent has moved to a different state.

She moved, so she's denying visitation under the current Orders. First, file for contempt of Court, for denial of visitation. With it, file an...

My wife refuses to let me see the kids. There is nothing through the courts for custody and there is no protection order on kids

If there is a meth user, sitting for the kids, get the police to do a wellness check when he's there with the children. Also, you could call...

If you are in school, have a job and have self sustaining income, there is a statute in Ohio permitting emancipation. Look to ORC 3103.03 (D). ...