I moved to Ohio from pa 6 months ago. I let my son stay with his father In pgh and now he won't give him back. What can I do?

If your son has never lived in Ohio, then this state does not have jurisdiction over your son and cannot make orders about parental rights. The...

How can I get my daughter from her dad in Nevada? Can I show the police the child support papers from the court to help get her

It sounds like you have not gone to court to get an actual custody order. You should immediately file a Complaint in the Juvenile Court located in...

I am the victim of a dv and I want to visit the offender. he is the father of my child. is that possible in the state of Ohio?

If you are the victim of domestic violence, it might be wise not to put yourself in the situation of supervising the offender's visits with your...

Check with the Legal Aid office in Springfield (877-894-4599) to see if they provide free legal representation in the area of visitation. If they...

How can i take away my sons fathers custody rights and give them to my husband? What are the requirements?

Your husband has no legal rights to your son, but can gain those legal rights if he adopts your son through a stepparent adoption. You could...

If the father of my kids has custody and he abuses them and i get a protection order

If there is a Civil Protection Order in place with the father as the Respondent and the child as a protected party, and the Juvenile Court...

Am I emancipated or can I stay at my moms. Can law enforcement make me go back to my dads.

Legally you are not emancipated until you turn 18. However, since you are so close, I would not expect the sheriff's office to do much about you...

Can my parents restrict who visits me?

The bottom line is yes. The home belongs to your parents and you are a guest there. They have the final word about who is invited to spend time in...

What should I do

Take a look at your current custody orders; many courts have a provision that automatically gives a parent who moves more than 150 miles away the...

Am I legally obligated to live with my dad even after I give birth to my own child?

Having a child of your own does not emancipate you under Ohio law. The only way you can be emancipated is to turn eighteen years of age, get...