Can I prevent my ex from taking exercising his visitation rights after 8 years of estrangement from his children?

I would suggest a consultation with a child custody attorney in the county in which you live to review your current plan to see what the possible...

So sorry for your loss. Parties who are not the biological parents can file for and be granted custody of children if they can show by a...

If you are an unmarried mother, there is no provision in the law that enables you to file for "child abandonment". You, alone, have full legal...

I would suggest consulting with an attorney in Virginia first to see if that court has on-going jurisdiction. It is also possible that you could...

I agree with attorney Thompson. If dad files, you should get an attorney to consult with as each case is different. Dad has the option to file for...

What else can be done if a custody trial is upcoming and the parent is not allowing the child to speak to you via phone or text?

Custody decisions are made by judges based on the best interest of the child. You will need to address the following factors which a court looks at...

Courts can order psychological evaluations of the parties or the child per ORC 3109.04 (C). "(C) Prior to trial, the court may cause an...

Can my sons father get shared custody of my New born son ?

It sounds like you are not married therefore your case will be in Juvenile court. In Ohio, unmarried mothers have full and sole custody of their...

Father passed away and was living with his mother and his kids. The mother is seeking custody back can mother in law keep them?

The answer depends on whether any custody agreements were previously filed in court and whether the children had been adjudicated abused, neglected...

How does a grandparent get emergency guardianship in the state of Ohio for a disabled child?

Perhaps the quickest way to get authority for school enrollment is to have the current guardian draft a Power of Attorney granting you the right to...