Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Re: child custody

You need to file a custody complaint with the court. At that time, you will set forth information regarding your income and the father's income. Depending on visitation, the support figure is pretty standard. There is a mathematical formula used to determine the amount that should be paid based on both parents' incomes and visitation rights. Cost depends on how hard the father makes it. If he keeps dragging this out in an effort not to pay, that is a lot more costly than just going into court and having an order created. I'd be happy to discuss this in greater detail if you like.

Re: child custody

The courts won't allow a parent to use custody as a bargaining chip for getting out of the obligation to help support a child. If it is in your child's best interest for you to have full custody, the court will grant it. The court will also enforce child support payments.