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Amanda from Ohio is dealing with two separate child custody cases. She is currently working full time and is seeking legal representation that offers payment plans or pro bono services. The caregivers have been denying her visitation rights without providing a valid reason. However, she has evidence of positive changes in her life, such as completing counseling and attending support meetings. Her next court hearing is scheduled for October 13th at the Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division in Stark County, Ohio. The judges presiding over her cases are Priscilla J. Cunningham and Lynn R. Baumoel. The allegations made against her involve past abusive relationships and alcoholism, but she has taken steps to ensure a safe environment for her children, including filing charges against her former partner and staying away from him. She has not yet contacted the Ohio State Legal Services Association.Full Conversation
I'm looking for someone to represent me in court this Friday for a child custody issue I have two separate ones for my three kids with my mother and my child's father one of them
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Ohio
What is the nature of the dispute in both child custody cases?
I need someone who I willing to do payment plans or pro bono
What is your financial situation? Legal aid societies or law schools often offer pro bono services to those who qualify.
They filed for custody when I was in jail in june
What is the current status of the custody case?
I am working full time. And I still have custody they just filed for custody when I was in jail so when I was in jail they were granted expartay so they're the caregivers right now and I can see my kids under their discretion but I have not been able to see my kids since June 20th today I was arrested because they've been refusing me to not the courts not child protective services no one else has denied me to see my kids or even visitations except for their caregivers who are filing for custody
What were the reasons given by the caregivers for denying you visitation rights?
Other than my past they really don't have a reason I've begged to see my kids I've been through counseling relapse prevention IOP I have proof of me going to meetings for na and AA I've been put on medication for antidepressant
What evidence do you have to show that you've made positive changes in your life and are capable of providing a safe environment for your children?
I have paperwork and letters of proof of me graduating IOP classes and moving on to relapse prevention for my counselors I have a letter from my counselor saying I've been on medication I have a list of signatures saying that I've been attending meetings I'm on a Case Management program where my case manager is also helping me I have all the paperwork proving that I've done everything I needed to do to be able to get my kids back and to be in a better mind State and environment for them
What is the date of your next court hearing?
October 13th
What is the name of the court where your hearing will be held?
Court of common pleas juvenile division stark county Ohio. Canton family court
What is the name of the judge presiding over your case?
There are two different cases one is Priscilla j Cunningham Cunningham the other is Lynn r baumoel
What are the specific allegations made against you in both custody cases?
They both complaint for custody I use to be with an abusive partner in the past and was an alcoholic in the past
What steps have you taken to ensure a safe environment for your children away from your abusive past partner?
Filed to press charges on him willing to go to a domestic violence shelter stayed away from him he has a warrent out for his arrest
What is the current status of the charges against your abusive partner?
Domestic violence and strangulation
What is the current status of your partner's arrest warrant?
I'm not sure I understand the question he has outstanding warrants for his arrest. I have not seen of spoken to him in. Over a month and a half
Do you have any documentation or evidence to prove that you have not been in contact with your former partner?
I don't he's on the run I got a new number and phone and moved so I'm not sure what I could use to prove I haven't
Do you have any records of your new address and phone number that could help establish your lack of contact with your former partner?
Yes I got a change of address and proof I purchased a new phone recently
Do you have any legal representation currently or have you contacted any legal aid societies in Ohio?
No I don't have any and I've tried legal aid they said they are low on staffing and cannot help at this time
Have you considered reaching out to law schools in Ohio? They often have legal clinics that provide free or low-cost services.
I've contacted a lot of people lately I'm not sure I know any numbers for them
Have you tried reaching out to the Ohio State Legal Services Association? They might be able to assist you.
I haven't do you have numbers you could give me that would help
Sure, here is the contact information for the Ohio State Legal Services Association:
Ohio State Legal Services Association
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Buttles Avenue, Columbus, OH *
Website: www.ohiolegalservices.orgIs there anything else I can assist you with?
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I'm sorry, but I didn't receive any information about your legal issue. Could you please provide more details so I can assist you better?
Thank you so much I'm sorry I exit out of the chat. I am contacting them now do you have any other references that may be some help to me?
Sure, you can also reach out to the Legal Aid Society of Columbus. Here are their details:
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * City Park Ave, Columbus, OH *
Website: www.columbuslegalaid.orgIs there anything else you need assistance with?
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