My daughter got caught shoplifting at Macy's. Merchandise was taken by store. Police was called. Criminally prosecuting for

The civil threat is pretty common in shoplifting cases, but it CAN be fought. It is really a secondary problem though. The first thing that needs...

Can I apply for child support?

The answer is most likely, yes. Was that issue addressed in the consent agreement ? That is something that may be important too.

Can I be charged with Criminal Trespass after 14 years. Thank you advance.....

Yes, under Ohio law, this "ban" stays in place. You will have to deal with it; though, with the Xenia city prosecutor, you have a pretty good...

Is there a certain age when the child doesn't have to go to visitation with non custodial parent?

While our juvenile court does take into consideration the child's wishes, those wishes DO NOT dictate to the Court what they should do. If the...

What do I need to file in court.

You may be able to file a Motion in the divorce court to get this issue back in front of the Court. You will have to figure out how to do that...

Many attorneys in our area handle these types of cases. Be forewarned that a will contest is a very uphill battle, and often very expensive. ...

Is it wise to represent myself in court over a divorce when my husband has an attorney?

It is always better to have representation, but when the other side already HAS an attorney, you really need one of your own. Our Judges and...

Child support if there's a job loss. If someone has custody of a child, and loses a job, based on their own actions, can and

Yes, if someone quits their job and are VOLUNTARILY unemployed or underemployed, the Court will likely figure them at the income they WERE...

How do my husband & I file for a step-parent adoption without using an attorney

OK, maybe I'm out of line here, or being a bit harsh, but.....Let's get this straight: you come on a website populated by attorneys to ask them...

Should my boyfriend file an appeal on his parental rights being terminated?

I believe he should strongly consider it. The parent seeking to go through with the adoption has to prove your boyfriend willfully failed to...