What happens if non custodial parent does not appear for custody hearing against custodial parent by 3rd party?

Service must be proper in order for the case to proceed. Even if the Judge or Magistrate talked to someone over the phone, there are legal...

My son is 12 years old now, but myself and his father divorced when he was 8 years old.

It sounds like you tried to do this without counsel last time. The standard for a change in custody is a substantial change in circumstances and...

You should contact the child support enforcement agency and make them aware of the agreement that is in place. Most likely the CSEA is not aware...

Can a Dissolution be modified after 8 months?

Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely? That depends. If you agree to modify, then it will not be hard to submit the updated agreement. If it is...

Can I get back child support when my income was drastically reduced if I didn't update child support agency of my change income?

No. Any change to the child support calculation will happen after the agency or the court receives the income information and other requested...

Can paternal grandmother take custody of kids?

It sounds like you would like to obtain custody of your son's children. You would need to petition the court and prove that the mother is not fit...

I raised my nephew for 2 1/2 yrs and now I'm not aloud to see him do i have rights for visitation or custody?!

Most likely no. If the child is in the custody of mom, then it is at her discretion who can see her child and when unless there is a court order...

Can I(the mother) move with my son out of state when there was no court order or any courts involved without telling the father?

I am assuming that the two of you have never been married? Have there ever been any court orders? In Ohio, an unwed mother is the custodial...

Ive had full custody for 8 years of a now 13 yr old boy and 9 yr old girl? How likely is it a court will flip custody completely

I agree with Joe. The court will review all the evidence and testimony and determine what is in the children's best interest. There are several...

What is motion to show cause?

An order to show cause as to why he should not be held in contempt. This is an order for him to come to court and present evidence as to why he...