Based on my reasons above, is this enough reason for the court not to grant him shared parenting?

From what you present , it sounds like shared parenting would not be a good idea. Keep in mind there are two sides to every story and the court...

How severe will the consequences of running away be if I can support myself and get a way to school to graduate high school?

I would ask that you rethink what you may be planning. You don't want any kind of record or childrens services involvement to start your adult...

If you come to all your divorce agreements at home without going to court, do you still have to go to court at some point?

You can have an agreement but only a court can grant a divorce.

What do I need to do for a low cost adoption of my friends great-grandchild If they're in Oh and I am in Tn?

You need an Ohio attorney to handle this. There are multiple steps that are involved. Does your friend have legal custody?

How can I get him to sign over his rights

It is not going to happen. If you want support then file to establish/enforce it. If you don't, he won't and doesn't have to do anything. What is...

3 financial questions

All of these questions should have been dealt with in your divorce. To properly answer, a review of the orders would need to happen. Generally, you...

What do I do when he wants to keep the kids over night but I feel he's a threat to them because of his background. What do I do?

He has no rights to these kids. You are free to do as you see fit. He can take you to court but until that happens, you are the boss.

18 is an adult. They can legally do what they want.

Any attorney can handle family law matters. Regardless of what you think of his attorney, since you represent yourself, you currently have a more...

Can mother get her kids taken from children's services if she tests positive for marijuana?

Yes, it can happen. Part depends on the ages of the children and the affect on her parenting skills.