Why can't I file abandonment charges if this man clearly abandoned his child? Is there a way he can be held responsible?

I agree that you are full legal custodian. You can ask the CSEA to find him (assuming you have his social security number), conduct a paternity...

When he hasn't returned after 7 days, what do I do? Call the cops, file contempt with the county? What are my rights?

You need to talk with an attorney. If your document reads that you have a week off and a week on, plus a week of vacation, he might be within his...

Can I get my property from her?

You can sue her in small claims court. Take in the receipts or other proof that prove that you paid for them. And it obviously would not be worth...

If there is no divorce action already filed, you can file here in Ohio. You should have counsel, however, and you will have to get service on her....

How can a close family friend get custody of me being states away?

The fastest way is the get an attorney or have one of your parents or the friend get an attorney. File a motion for change of custody.to the...

Can the teacher legally do this

Are you looking to open up a neglect case? If so, just let it go. If not, let the teacher know that opening a case is not your goal. Tell her...

My grandma said she would let me live with if my mom would let me. so i was wondering if i was legally allowed to live with her.

If you mother says you can, then you can. You run the risk of your father filing for custody, tho, becasue you wouldn't be living with a parent. ...

How would I pay for the attorney to recover arrearages owed me of $39,900?

First, you hire an attorney and (s)he will ask for a retainer. There are filing fees that have to be paid. When your attorney files his/her...

What can I do

I would add to the two previous answers that, if no DNA test has been done and there is no acknowledgement signed by the two of you, he has no...

What should we expect and what kind of evidence should we prove? Do we have a chance?

Keep a notebook of what happens each day as it relates to: 1. any contact that either parent had with the child (the time he or she came to visit,...