Guardian ad Litem ?

[jetsmell]

In the state of Ohio, Clermont County. The father of our child has full custody. Trying to make a long story short. He will not let me see my baby so I took him to trial. The judge ruled that a Guardian ad Litem be appointed for my child. Have no idea what or why . Would should I expect from all this.I know that the cost will be split.

 

[stealth2]

A GAL will set up meetings with each of you. Possibly the initial one with both of you. Then with each on your own. And then with each of you with the child. S/he will be looking at what the interaction is with the child, as well as which parent is more likely to encourage a relationship with the other parent. And, at the end of the day, which home is more conducive for the child.

Given that Dad has full custody (it is unusual for one parent to have full custody, so one must wonder why...), you will get some sort of visitation. But no one can guess the extent of it w/o more information.

 

[mistoffolees]

A GAL will set up meetings with each of you. Possibly the initial one with both of you. Then with each on your own. And then with each of you with the child. S/he will be looking at what the interaction is with the child, as well as which parent is more likely to encourage a relationship with the other parent. And, at the end of the day, which home is more conducive for the child.

Given that Dad has full custody (it is unusual for one parent to have full custody, so one must wonder why...), you will get some sort of visitation. But no one can guess the extent of it w/o more information.

As a very general rule, I consider a GAL to be a good thing. A good GAL levels the playing field and gives both parents a fair chance to be part of the child's life. It eliminates many of the games that the custodial parent can play to keep NCP out of the child's life.

So don't get worked up about it - the GAL is probably your friend. Even if not, you are best served by being open and honest and placing the child's needs First, Second, and Third before even thinking about anyone else's needs.

 

[jetsmell]

I currently don't have a job. The cost of the guardian will be 500, with me paying 250. How can I come up with the money, if there is none.

 

[mistoffolees]

I currently don't have a job. The cost of the guardian will be 500, with me paying 250. How can I come up with the money, if there is none.

I don't know. How do you come up with food, clothing, medical care and shelter?

And how are you going to feed, clothe, and shelter a child and provide medical care if you don't have any income?

Just a few ideas:
- Get a job
- Borrow the money
- Get a job
- Sell something
- Get a job
- Stop spending money on nonessentials
- Get a job

 

[jetsmell]

This is for visitation, not custody . I am behind on child support,but I'm really trying in this messed up economy. Just wondering if there's some kind of public assistance. What happens if I can't pay for this, will I loose and not be able to see my baby?

 

[stealth2]

We don't have a crystal ball - we don't know. Again, the reason(s) for you not having custody MAY play a factor in what sort of visitation you'll get. Which you WILL get - the question of what kind and how much is impossible to tell you w/o that information.

 

[jetsmell]

When my baby was born, I gave full custody to the father, because at that time, I didn't have a real place to live. He was living with his family in a wealthy neighborhood in a household with strong family ties. He promised me at least three visits per week. His mother got involved and they both decided I was no longer needed. I was physically pushed out of that home back in Sept. 2010, haven't seen my baby since. It took awhile to come up with the 120. just for the hearing. At the hearing he bad mouthed me, but couldn't come up with a real reason for me not to see my baby. The magistrate ordered a trial two months later on Feb.16th. Apparently the magistrate wasn't pleased with what he heard on that day which is the reason I suspect he ordered a Guardian ad Litem. I am about ready to have a nervous break down over how long this has all taken. Everyday that goes by is a day that my baby and me are not together. Those people are inhumane and ruthless.

 

[CourtClerk]

I don't know. How do you come up with food, clothing, medical care and shelter?

And how are you going to feed, clothe, and shelter a child and provide medical care if you don't have any income?

Just a few ideas:
- Get a job
- Borrow the money
- Get a job
- Sell something
- Get a job
- Stop spending money on nonessentials
- Get a job

You forgot recycling. Collect cans and bottles and recycle.

But the OP didn't answer the question HOW ARE YOU GOING TO FEED, CLOTHE, SHELTER AND PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR A CHILD if you currently have no ability to do it for yourself? You do realize it costs more money to care for 2 people than it does to care for 1 person, right?

Who is feeding you now? How are you providing for yourself and your personal needs?