#1 -I need to file a motion for visitation, or establishing a father/ child relationship in one case ( ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIO) my sons mother wants to collect child support from me, but she doesn't want me to be a part of my son's life. It has been almost 3 years since I have seen my son. #2 - In the other case I need to file for a reduction in child support, or for shared parenting. I have my kids more than 60% of the time. I pick them up from school everyday and feed them dinner, and have them at least every other weekend. I do my own birthdays and christmas' and buy my share of school clothes. I need at least a reduction in child support , but would like to file for shared parenting what are the rules for this. The most that my ex-wife does for our 2 children is wake them up and put them to bed.
2007-02-05 08:46:15 · 6 answers · asked by mdsmith9372 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Can't afford an attorney with all that I am paying in child support so I must file these on my own.
2007-02-05 09:05:18 · update #1
#1 is an ex girlfriend whom I was never married to and have 1 child with. # 2 was my ex-wife whom I have 2 children by.
2007-02-05 09:08:48 · update #2
Get an attorney to help with these issues. Yes, they charge for their services, but you are talking about your children. Do it right and get an attorney.
2007-02-05 09:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it that you two are not or were not married. Hopefully your name is on the birth certificate as the father, will save alot of trouble. Instead of wasting your money here instead of filing for the motions, she has to get you into court for child support so let her file, this has nothing to do with who wins by filing first. The judge will ost likely award her primary residential custody unless you can proof her unfit which you havent above, but demand state mandated visitation rights when and if he does award support. You can request anything else at this time but have no guarantee if youll get it. I understand what youre saying about shared custody or go for it all, but there must be proof beyond a doubt that she is unfit or is treating your son in a way that is dangerous to his health. Legally she cant keep you from seeing your son especially if there is a court order. Wild shot here; if you could prove shes abusing him or is using drugs or has a medically proven mental disorder, you could go after full custody. So for No.1 Id say the laws are in your favor but as for #2. the outcome doesnt look real good for you at this point. Good luck
2007-02-05 17:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend some of that "money" on a good lawyer. Get him to file the motion for you. They probably won't even read whatever "you" write anyways.
2007-02-05 16:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by TMAC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.freeadvice.com and www.casepoint.com
these sites should be able to help you out a little..with free advice from real lawyers!
2007-02-05 18:03:11 · answer #4 · answered by tweedy778 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something this deep, i would hire an attorney.... best of luck
2007-02-05 16:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by This is what I think 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file you joint custody...take your case in front of the courts,along with recites.....
2007-02-05 16:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by tysgrandma99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋