What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OHIO
My son was born out of wedlock, which automatically gives me sole custody of my son in my state. Throughout my son's life (he's 7) his father and paternal grandparents have always been there and very involved in his life.
The only obligation we'd always agreed upon was to split the cost of daycare. This was always an issue for him, as he has never been able to hold a job on a consistent basis. Any and all financial obligations have always been taken care of by his parents. He is 32 yrs old and hasn't worked in almost a year. He has a history of substance abuse, mental health issues, in addition to a domestic violence charge against me, when I first found out I was pregnant.
He's attempted suicide within the last 12 months, and is supposedly in rehab for his substance abuse and mental health, all on state assisted medical care.
Due to some issues that had developed I stopped allowing him to see our son, without the supervision of the grandparents- due to his lifestyle choices and the negative impact I feel it was having on him. His parents would spend time with him daily before I got off work.
I should also mention he has an older child that he IS ordered to pay support for-which has always been paid by his parents, until recently- and now he's delinquent in that, and he's also got another child due in March 2012.
He's now seeking to get custody of our son. While I know there's no chance he'll be receiving custody of him, I am now going to file for support, due to all the circumstances at play right now.
Since his parents have always footed the bill for his part of all agreed upon financial responsibilities- is it possible to now hold them legally liable?
ps. sorry that was so lengthy- but that's as short as i could go without it not making any sense!
My son was born out of wedlock, which automatically gives me sole custody of my son in my state. Throughout my son's life (he's 7) his father and paternal grandparents have always been there and very involved in his life.
The only obligation we'd always agreed upon was to split the cost of daycare. This was always an issue for him, as he has never been able to hold a job on a consistent basis. Any and all financial obligations have always been taken care of by his parents. He is 32 yrs old and hasn't worked in almost a year. He has a history of substance abuse, mental health issues, in addition to a domestic violence charge against me, when I first found out I was pregnant.
He's attempted suicide within the last 12 months, and is supposedly in rehab for his substance abuse and mental health, all on state assisted medical care.
Due to some issues that had developed I stopped allowing him to see our son, without the supervision of the grandparents- due to his lifestyle choices and the negative impact I feel it was having on him. His parents would spend time with him daily before I got off work.
I should also mention he has an older child that he IS ordered to pay support for-which has always been paid by his parents, until recently- and now he's delinquent in that, and he's also got another child due in March 2012.
He's now seeking to get custody of our son. While I know there's no chance he'll be receiving custody of him, I am now going to file for support, due to all the circumstances at play right now.
Since his parents have always footed the bill for his part of all agreed upon financial responsibilities- is it possible to now hold them legally liable?
ps. sorry that was so lengthy- but that's as short as i could go without it not making any sense!