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Can I legally file papers on my own to get my visitation enforced after my Daughter being kept away from me for 2years?
Asked on Sep 04th, 2012 on Child Custody - Ohio
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My ex-girlfriend stop letting me see my daughter 2 years ago after getting a court ordered visitation. I don’t have money for a lawyer so is there papers i can file on my own to get my visits restored with my daughter?
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Timothy Kevin Byrne Attorney at Law
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Yes.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 5:20 AM
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Melvin G. Franke
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Yes, but practicing law on your own is the same as doing brain surgery on yourself.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 8:16 PM
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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Yes. The sooner the better.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2012 at 1:28 PM
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John E. Kirchner
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In Colorado you can serve as your own lawyer and file necessary legal paperwork to enforce visitation. The Court expects you to learn enough about the law and procedure to do that and won't do things for you.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
Realistically, you are unlikely to navigate the court process without counsel. This is a case where you should get help from friends, family, credit cards whatever, and hire someone to assist you. Yes you can file pro se. But your chances will be weaker.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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Zahn Law Office
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There is already an order. Your issue is enforcement. Start by seeing if the police will help you enforce the order. If not, then file a contempt against your ex.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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James F. Lentz Attorney & Counselor at Law
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I usually don't do this, because it usually requires an attorney to do it right. But in Ohio, many domestic relations and juvenile courts have web sites where pro se litigants can download forms. In Ohio, go to the website, or website from a large county like Cuyahoga, and look for a form called motion to show cause. Fill it in and file it.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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You need to file a motion for contempt. You may be able to find forms at flcourts.org. You have to set a hearing with the judge and have the ex served with the motion for contempt and a notice of the hearing.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Dave Hawkins
You may file a motion for contempt of court, but tis rather complicated.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
You can file documents on your own to enforce the parenting time.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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Wolfstone, Panchot & Bloch, P.S., Inc.
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You will need to file a "Motion for Order to Show Cause for Contempt" against the mother for her refusal to permit the court ordered visitation.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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Landon Rainwater Robinson LLP
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You can represent yourself. However, the courts treat pro per litigants (those representing themselves) as though they were attorneys. No special treatment. The court facilitator's office can provide some assistance. You might consider finding a lawyer who offers limited scope representation. Costs much less than retaining a lawyer to take your whole case. You can get the legal advice you need.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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You can file a motion for contempt for the mother not letting you see your daughter. You will have to give the court a good address to serve her. If you win the motion after a hearing, you will, however, have the challenge of having to get reacquainted with your child, who has not seen you for a long time. The court is concerned with the best interest of the child, even when one parent has kept the child from the other. It is unfortunate that you have waited so long to file this, as your road back to your child will be long.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 11:32 AM