I have an open case with CPS working on reunification and I am currently due to deliver a baby in August. Will they take my baby

To remove a child, the Agency must prove to the Court that there is a risk /danger of harm to the child. Here's the best way to get the Agency not...

I agree with my colleague. In addition-- your best defense is staying clean. Eighty-two days, in Court parlance, is not very long. It's good,...

Here is the problem- he has no legal rights provided he does not file to establish paternity. Once he files, under 3109.042, he has an application...

Will someone not related to me have a high chance of getting custody ?

While he may not be an actual biological parent, some lawyers will argue that he has acted "in loco parentis", particularly if he has assisted in...

Can I file to terminate biological fathers parental rights?

There is no legal mechanism to simply terminate a Father's parental rights, except through (1) A step-parent adoption, once you are married for...

Can I the birth mother do a reverse adoption for my 12yr old with adopted parents consent

I suggest a custody filing, to start, then an adoption. There is no such thing in Ohio as a "reverse" adoption-- an adoption is an adoption, and...

How does one go about dismissing back child support?

You need to hire Legal Counsel to draft and file the proper documents and do it correctly-- so you don't find out years later that you did it...

Is she violating the CPO?

I agree with my colleagues. Report her contempt-- document it. Tape the calls-- print the emails-- but don't respond. Good Luck.

Not really a question stated here-- but there is a basis to file a Motion for a finding of Contempt of Court and for Sanctions if he fails to pay...

On top of that, a Guardianship filing does not create the custody status needed to file for a subsequent adoption. Further, you'll have a hurdle...