Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

What should we do next?

My step son's mother was given full custody of him about three years ago after his first year with her she gave him to us and said she could not handle him anymore since then she has filled out open school enrollment forms and he has lived with us and has done well in all aspects of school,sports,and etc.. We made the big mistake of never changing anything as far as custody legally and this past Friday she picked him up and never brought him back, she has enrolled him in a new school.So the question is what can we do next? Do we have any rights ?


Asked on 10/23/06, 9:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Fioritto Patete Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.

Re: What should we do next?

Yes, you do but you will have to do a lot of backtracking because you haven't been working within the court system. Now you need to go through the court system. Your stepson has rights, as well. Depending upon his age, he should be able to choose his environment. I recommend that you at least consult an attorney.

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Answered on 10/24/06, 7:37 am


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