I have temporary custody of my non biological grandchildren. It has been two years. How do I apply for permanent in Ohio

There are different possible dates in this case. One option is to ask for child support in the event that child support has not already been...

What kind of questions and info is needed to persuade the judge to change the last name of a minor?

Take in forms that are more difficult to fill out as a result of the hyphenated name. Also, see if you can get teachers to testify as to the...

I'm 15 and half ward of the state of Ohio can I be emancipated?

In some locations, they do allow older teens to live in their own apartments, although they are not officially emancipated. Check with your social...

'Mediations' - lying GAL and psych eval use?

Who ordered a psych eval for you? And who is paying for it? If there is no court order for you to take a psych eval, then you don't have to. If I...

I agree with Mr. Jaap. The bio dad will likely be glad to be relieved of any child support obligations. Do it now while he hasn't paid any...

Obviously, you are not required to hire an attorney. If you are concerned, however, about your daughter's life being negatively impacted by her...

Csb took my kids under false pretenses and now they're trying to cover their tracks my court appointed attorney knows her stuff

I don't know hwqtyou mean when you say that your "court appointed attorney knows her stuff." Please explain. And if you are dissatisfied with...

When can I file for full custody due to abandonment??

And I would do it soon, if it were me.

If my child’s father signs his rights over can I still go after him for child support?

Usually the court won't let a father "sign his rights over" unless there is another man there willing to adopt the baby, usually the new husband of...

What will happen to me?

While you might end up with some minor misdemeanor conviction, I can't imagine that much will come of it. I am going to refer you, however, to a...