I live in Ohio and am wanting to move my family to FL but I have children who see their fathers. Is that an issue?

Yes, you have to notify the court and get proper permission to move the children out of the jurisdiction. As to whether or not the court will...

Do i need to get a Lawyer to get custody of my children if he is going to jail for 18 months

Yes you need counsel. If he has been found guilty of a felony and is not available to care for the children then you need to file to have yourself...

Do i have to send my son home

You must follow a court order. The way to redress this situation is to file with the court to modify or terminate the plan. Please get an...

I files a restraining order against my ex boyfriend, now he hired a lawyer to go to court, should I get one also.

If this is a criminal action, then the local prosecutor is your attorney. This does not mean that you will have any meaningful contact and...

I pay child support. if i re-marry will my new husband's income have to be included in the child support calculation?

The support of a child is the responsibility of the child's parents - not step parents. The support schedule will include only the parent's...

I have a son that is 11. I want to change his last name (which is mine) to his stepdad's. Can I do this and how?

Sorry, but father will need to be given notice of the action to change the name. Seek an attorney and see if this is typically done in juvenile...

Sounds like a retaliatory move to possibly file to increase child support. You should consult with an attorney promptly. You do not want to...

My ex husband and i have joint custody of our two daughters but the situation has now changed in his household.

Your first step should be to get a legal consultation with local counsel. You should review your parenting plan, any mediation requirements, and...

Do i owe the mother another 4 hour supervised visit when she gave directions to the wrong place for the second half of my visit?

I am not sure what the parenting arrangement is or why you have 2 four hour periods. If this is for phase in, then the issue is your son and his...

I have shared parenting over our five year old son in Ohio with my ex-husband. I want to relocate to Oregon.

The issue is not whether the arrangement is termed shared parenting or one parent is named the residential parent. The issues whether you can move...