What is an initial conference?

First, I call the ISC a "speed bump." In other words, it's the Court's way of telling you that I'm in charge so let's slow down; and, are you...

Does there need to be evidence if I am charged with burglary? I took nothing that didn't belong to me.

All the DA needs is probable cause to file charges, based on the detective's "investigation." It sounds like you may need to hire an attorney and...

I filed for divorce and have now been to the orientation. When can I file for temporary orders?

You should have asked for a TO at the ISC. No worries, call the Clerk in your particular Court and set one. If the other side has an attorney, the...

Sometimes this happens. I'm sorry. But you can always file a motion to modify under what's in the "best interests" of your children. You're well...

Can I get a divorce without waiting 90 days if we can prove we've been separated for 2 years?

Sorry, no. Unfortunately, our Legislature has made getting a divorce (Dissolution of Marriage) a cumbersome task. Getting married is the easy part,...

My husband and I are filing for divorce can we file all of the documents at the same time?

I'm not sure exactly how it works with pro se filings; but if you have a lawyer, I believe that you need a case number on subsequent pleadings that...

My ex-husband decided to go on vacation for 2 1/2 weeks by himself during his scheduled parenting time. What can I do?

Unfortunately, not much. You can't force a parent to do so. I'm sorry because your children were probably looking forward to spending time with...

My cousin would like to sign over her parental rights. We reside in Colorado and she resides in Ohio. What should I do first?

Probably the best way is for her to relinquish her parental rights and for you to step in and adopt the child. It should be a seamless process that...

How do I divorce my husband and terminate his parental rights if no one can find him?

You file a motion to serve him via publication and then get divorced. You can also file a motion for abandonment to terminate his parental rights....

You don't need a POA. Arguably, you are the psychological parent. If you have actively been the child's "parent" no court would break this bond....

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