You may be one of many fathers living in Ohio wondering what your rights are in regards to your children. You may be married and looking to separate from your spouse with a divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment. You may have had a child out of wedlock and the other parent is withholding your child from you. Perhaps you have been blindsided and someone says you are the father of their child. The biggest question that comes to mind is what rights do fathers have with their children in Ohio? If you had a child out of wedlock, the mother has sole custody until the court orders otherwise. If you were married to the female who had the child, it is presumed to be yours establishing paternity. If you were never married or plan on separating from your spouse, you may want to establish your parental rights and responsibilities with your children.

Establishing your parental rights and responsibilities with your children would be a good idea so that you have guaranteed visitation or parenting time with your children. Establishing your parental rights and responsibilities with your children will also resolve issues such as child support. Speaking with an experienced Columbus Ohio Father's Rights Attorney would be a good idea to see what the court would likely rule given your situation. Hiring legal counsel will guarantee that you have someone looking out for your best interest and can take legal action. The friendly law office of Ralph A. Kerns & Associates is committed to providing excellent representation, which includes carefully explaining to our clients every legal option available to them under the applicable law. We are here to help you through this difficult time and we are always available to answer your questions. We have helped people through a wide range of family law and domestic matters for over 30 years. We are qualified to practice in any county in Ohio and familiar with each county's local rules. Through friendly service and aggressive representation, we ensure our client's rights are protected. We never hesitate to act quickly and efficiently when time is of the essence. Call today for a free consultation. Help is one phone call away!