Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

I have two children with my girlfriend, we have had relationship issues and we are not married. If I separated from the mother what custody over my children can I expect without marrying her? And, what custody can I expect over my children if I married her then Later divorced her? Thank you,


Asked on 3/17/25, 9:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Willison Eric Eastman Willison

In Ohio, if you are not married to the mother of your children, then you need to go to the county juvenile court to set up parenting rights.

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Answered on 3/18/25, 6:04 am


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