Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Child Custody Case

We told our attorney that we would not plea bargin in this particular case because of the situation. After we have given him $2500 he has decided not to represent us. When we first hired this attorney it was under the understanding that there would be no plea bargin. However, now that we are in the case our attorney told us that she would not represent us because we will no plea bargin. Is this legal? Also, during the final descision the grandparent was allowed to enter into a case to fight for custody before settling the first case with the father. I don't believe this is legal. Could you email back with a response? I would greately appreciate it. Thank You


Asked on 1/08/07, 11:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: Child Custody Case

If this is a child custody matter, how is a criminal plea bargain even involved? An attorney may have reasons for backing out of representation. You are entitled to a refund of any unearned fees from counsel. As to grandparent visitation, any grandparent is entitled to petition for custody and/or visitation at any time, provided they have sufficient relationship with the subject child. Their action need have nothing to do with the parents.

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Answered on 1/11/07, 12:55 pm


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