If your husband does not agree and this goes to court, the court's decision will depend on the individual circumstances - for example, if the child...

If my husband is having an affair and wants out of our sixteen year marriage what are my options?

You can file a complaint for divorce and request temporary spousal support (alimony) and child support (if you have minor children) once you are...

In Ohio, a child cannot make any decision about parenting issues until he or she turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever comes later. ...

We have had legal custody of our great niece for the past 7 years and would like to adopt her.

As the other attorneys have mentioned, your niece's consent will not be required as long as there has been little to no contact with the child in...

I want to adopt my great nephew but if I can find the parents I know they won't sign for me to adopt what can I do

Yes, Ohio law allows non-parent adoptions even when you don't know the current addresses of the parents. In fact, it makes it somewhat easier...