How long does a divorce take in Ohio if you don't know where your spouse is?

If you know his last known address, you have to try to serve him there. If that doesn't work, you may be able to serve him by publication. The Pro...

Can my son be forced to fly out of state to visit father, and what steps do I need to take to cover myself if he refuses?

Denial of visitation is a very "touchy" situation. First, know that if you deny a court ordered visitation, you can be hit with a Contempt action...

How do we insure that my boyfriend will get joint custody?

She doesn't need to agree to shared parenting ( that's what it's called in Ohio; there is no joint custody anymore). Your boyfriend can file for...

Can my ex husband forbid me to take our kids around people he "doesn't like" with no reason other than he didn't like them?

Generally, no, he has no say in who you have the child or children around. This is especially true if that person is no danger to the children,...

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O.R.C. Section 2913.04 says, essentially,that no person shall use the property of another without their permission. So I'm assuming...

How do I obtain full custody of my son which is 14 if his dad has custody now, but is abusive and drinks n smokes crack??

Here in Ohio, to regain custody, you have to prove two things: (1) that since the last award of custody, there has been a change of circumstances,...

Who decides which school my son will go to?

Very tough question to answer without reading the entire Shared Parenting Plan. But, generally the person who is residential parent for school...

Do i have any parental rights if I'm not a child's father but helped raise, support and provide for said child for 2.5 yeas?

You have no rights regarding this child at this time, unfortunately. And the way Ohio law works, there is no provision for someone who is not...

If my child's fathers girlfriend lives in the same home as him and is charged with child endangerment can I use in custody case?

ABSOLUTELY! And you may want to hire an attorney and file for immediate Temporary Custody back for yourself based upon that situation AND the fact...

Divorced and ordered to pay spousal support, unable to and the ex wants to show just cause and that I should be in contempt.

You should likely respond with a Motion to Reduce or Terminate Spousal Support. If you don't put that issue before the Court, all they can do is...