Questions answered by Cathy R. Cook

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Does time spent with a non biological son give you any rights to visitation or custody?

Cathy's answer | Answered on February 14, 2018

If the child was included in their divorce as a child of the marriage, then he is the legal father. If it was determined during the divorce that he...

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How can I protect my special needs 2 year old son from his narcissistic alcoholic father when the courts aren’t listening?

Cathy's answer | Answered on February 14, 2018

You definitely need an attorney to assist you with this matter. Because your child is so young, he cannot provide information to confirm your...

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Can i

Cathy's answer | Answered on February 14, 2018

There is no cause for abandonment in the state of Ohio. You can seek sole custody of your daughter, if you do not already have it, and ask for...

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Do I have a good argument against his case?

Cathy's answer | Answered on January 29, 2018

Based on the facts you stated, I do not believe he could get sole custody. He would have to show something negative about you or your care of the...

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How can I get more time with my child then what is on the visitation order?

Cathy's answer | Answered on January 29, 2018

You need to file contempt against the mother for not allowing your parenting time. It is good that you have been obtaining the medical paperwork,...

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How do i lengthen the amount of time i have to leave for an eviction notice

Cathy's answer | Answered on January 29, 2018

Normally, when someone is charged with domestic violence, the restraining order gives the victim exclusive use of the property where the parties...

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I was divorced 2 years ago. At the divorce it was agreed to split my 401k in half. My ex never filed the agreed qudro but

Cathy's answer | Answered on January 17, 2018

I agree with the other answer. However, he did not respond to your second question about the agreement you made. First, any retirement earned...

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What would I do to get custody? Am I on the right path and are there examples you could show?

Cathy's answer | Answered on January 14, 2018

Mother keeping you from the children can be a change in circumstances warranting a custody reevaluation. If you can show that she does not...

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If my husband has been with 10 different women in the past 8 years, would a court be inclined to give me full custody?

Cathy's answer | Answered on January 14, 2018

My reading of your question is that you are still married. If that is the case, for custody purposes, I agree that the court would look at whether...

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Can I move out without repercussions later even if my name is on the lease to the house?

Cathy's answer | Answered on January 14, 2018

Since you and your boyfriend are not married, you have custody by law, and can take the children out of the house with you. You can then file for...

Cathy R. Cook's Answers (558)

Does time spent with a non biological son give you any rights to visitation or custody?

How can I protect my special needs 2 year old son from his narcissistic alcoholic father when the courts aren’t listening?

Can i

Do I have a good argument against his case?

How can I get more time with my child then what is on the visitation order?

How do i lengthen the amount of time i have to leave for an eviction notice

I was divorced 2 years ago. At the divorce it was agreed to split my 401k in half. My ex never filed the agreed qudro but

What would I do to get custody? Am I on the right path and are there examples you could show?

If my husband has been with 10 different women in the past 8 years, would a court be inclined to give me full custody?

Can I move out without repercussions later even if my name is on the lease to the house?