What is the likelihood that my wife and I can get custody of my nephew and niece?

Relatives have less rights to minors than do the childrens' parents. That said, if neither parent is appropriate or able to take care of the...

How is it legal for the mother of my children who abandoned them two years ago to show up and take them without my consent

Law enforcement most likely returned the children to their mother because you did not go to court to obtain legal custody during the two years that...

Your boyfriend should not sign the birth certificate. Only a biological father should sign the document. You do not know whether the relationship...

Sole custody in Ohio with unmarried mother and ex has criminal charges?

Under Ohio law an unmarried mother has custody of the children born out of wedlock. If the father does not have court-ordered visitation, you do...

Can I get my kids back if I move out of state

You need to file a Motion with the court asking that custody of your children be returned to you. The court will likely do an investigation to make...

My ex isn't giving me my visitation rights that are court ordered.

You can enforce a court order for parenting time. You should show up on the correct date to pick up your son. If you are denied your court-ordered...

Can my ex file to change custody later??

The court retains jurisdiction over all issues involving children (such as custody, parenting time, child support, and tax exemption allocation)...

Can my ex take my girls out of state

If your ex does not have court orders for specific parenting time with your children you are not obligated to send them with him, especially if he...

Can my ex-wife withhold my parenting time, and telephone contact with my kids from me?

If you have a court order for shared parenting, your ex could be held in contempt for violating the court orders. She cannot keep you from the...

How do I go about trying to get my daughter back.

If you are married to the mother, you can file for divorce right away and ask the court to order your wife to return your daughter to the...