If a father is already listed on the childs birth certificate does he automatically have rights?

In Ohio if a child is born out of wedlock, the mother is statutorily deemed the custodial parent of the child. The father will have to petition the...

Do I have custody . she's 17 and I'm 20 she was 16 and I was 19 when she had our now 8 month old daughter .

If you have not been married, the mother is deemed the custodial parent. You will need to file a petition for custody in the county where the...

I need a divorce lawyer. My husband of 14 years is cheating on me with his business partner and made a family with her.

I am very sorry for your current situation. The best advice you will receive is to contact an experienced family law attorney immediately. Your...

Alimony and child support in regards to taxes.

Spousal support is a tax deduction to the individual paying the spousal support (Alimony). Spousal support is considered income to the person...

What do I need to prepare for divorce? Paperwork is suppose to be coming from my husband.

Hiring a divorce attorney is a very important endeavor. You need to do some research on the attorneys in your area. Just because someone says they...

I need an Expert Family Law attorney who is the BEST in Northeast Ohio area. I need custody of BOTH my children from my father

I am sorry you are in this situation. I do not know any attorneys in your area. AVVO has an attorney search feature that has been very helpful to...

What are all the forms I need to file to file contempt on my husband?

Check the website for the county where the divorce was finalized. The website may have forms you can use. On contempt actions, you will need a...

How to I get my wife to leave?

If your wife refuses to sign the dissolution, divorce is your only option. Getting her out of the apartment before the divorce is finalized is a...

Can i get alimony if my wife is cheating

The determination of spousal support is left to the sound judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. The courts will conduct a review with the...

In Ohio, grandparents do not have automatic rights to see their grandchildren. If the parents are married they are presumed to make the decisions...