Recent content by slylyd

Many might beat me up for this, however I have a full case going on it. In my state (so check on yours) even though support does equal contact. Support does not equal contact. BUT you do need someone to adopt your child. In Ohio it says one year no contact OR support. Support and contact...

Casa thank you. I will pass this to my friend, and use it for my own knowledge as well. I'm very happy it worked out for your daughter and you and her father. I do know that sometimes that is what is best for some situations. Weren't you furious when he came calling? I know I would be...

What is the name of your state?oh I did try to send you an email, but you have them blocked to recieve. I have a couple of questions and suggestions for you. One of my questions was: was the bio dad required to pay a retainer of the 1,500 to the GAL as well, since he was the one who showed...

Stealth..my friend has this question for you. I know that you don't know for sure, but is it a common pratice that a judge would make her pay for his legal fees if it goes to trial? We know he can, but is it really all that common? Thanks.

OK thanks Stealth, I will pass this on to her. On another note. Everyone gives their opinions here, so I'm going to give mine as well. I know that every situation is different HOWEVER sometimes it is not in the best interest for the child to know/meet the other parent be it mom or dad. In...

Thanks for the reply Stealth. Sorry one more question. Would the father have to pay an equal amount? Or is his end cheaper?

What is the name of your state?OH This is for a co worker who is sitting in my office now. My friend got a request for visitation from her daughters father who has never seen her. Her daughter is 10. Yes, she does know that he has rights and has paid child support on and off. But she is...

I would double check on that. I did a name change of a minor and it was only court costs about $80.00 and the newspaper ad cost only $20.00. I can't say for certain, but that seems really high.

Thanks so much LdiJ. The information you gave was very helpful. One more question if you could please. What is an easy way to find a history on an attorney? Also, if someone is looking for a new attorney, is there a way to check them out first? Things like: how successful they've been...

Paternity has been established, and the bio father does pay cs. But I just thought it silly because I do let my son have contact with her. On another note, does anyone know how to find the case laws that the lawyers read? Are they available online, or anywhere I could go? This is not just...

Again thanks to who supplied the link. But if anyone has had this issue in Ohio and can tell me a little about it, it would also be appreciated.

Thanks for the link. I just looked at a few things so far. It would seem that she doesn't have much of a case since I do let her see and talk to him. Not sure why she is considering this, and wasting everyone money. Unless she wants him overnight, or wants much more involvment. thanks again!

Oops, I'm sorry I just saw the Grandparents rights forum, but if anyone can still give me insight I'd appreciate it.

What is the name of your state?OH I've heard through the grapevine that the paternal grandmother of my child is going to file for grandparents rights to my child. This is very odd to me, because every time she calls or sends something I have my child call her back. She use to be very involved...

Yeesh. I guess I should have come right out and asked that simple question then! Sorry for the go around. but thanks for the advice!