"If a third party outside of a custody order is given custody of a child, are they obligated to the terms of the original order?

They are only obligated to the order naming them legal custodian.

How do I give temporary custody to my sons' father who lives in Cleveland, Ohio so he can go to school as soon as possible?

I live in Cleveland (just outside). How much do you know about the Cleveland schools? Except for very specific schools, anyone who can get their...

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My ex-wife and I have had a paternity test done and I am not the father. Can legally move out of state without my consent?

I have to correct you - you are the legal father and biology is irrelevant at this point. She will have to file a notice of intent to relocate and...

How heavily will my request as the "victim" to drop/reduce charges impact the Prosecutors decision?

It depends on the prosecutor. If there's no other evidence s/he may not want to spend time prosecuting a case that will go nowhere.

Can I refuse addition payment to my divorce attorney?

You need to ask yourself if you would spend 5 hours at work and then be ok if your boss didn't pay you for your time.

Should I ask for proof of an annuity my ex was supposed to set up in the event of his death?

Don't put it off. The mention of a survivorship annuity makes me wonder if there's a retirement plan involved that may have required a QDRO be...

Been divorced over 3years, he had a year to get my name off the mortgage. Now he's asking me to do a quit claim deed lol

A quitclaim deed isn't going to protect you against taxes already incurred while you're still on the deed. Consult with a local attorney and bring...

I'm a retire grandmother with 4 grand kids. My daughter is cant take care of them. How can I file for custody? How can I file fo

As a third option or if the father isn't around, you can file for custody or guardianship in your county, but you will have to make sure the father...

I live in Ohio. My son is 16 and wants to appear in court for his custody case.His mother said he can not go. Can I summons him?

If your attorney says it's ok and under the circumstances go for it. Where I practice a judge would put my head on a pike for subpoenaing a child...

I have full legal custody of my nephew. My sister passed away and the father signed him over. My husband and I want to adopt

You should be able to do it here in Ohio because it's an adoption, not a modification of custody (where Virginia would likely retain jurisdiction...