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	<title>Ask the Lawyer @ Dear Esq. &#187; Domestic Violence &#8211; DV</title>
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		<title>Does Ohio Require You to State &#8220;Abuse&#8221; in Dissolution Filings?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“A friend of mine is going through a dissolution in Columbus, Ohio. I just checked the &#8220;Domestic Case Detail&#8221; in the public court records. In the records it states &#8220;Applied- Child Abuse&#8221; and &#8220;Applied- Domestic Violence Shelter&#8221;.
My question is, why would these 2 items be applied for? Are these items stating that his soon-to-be ex-spouse [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My Abusive Ex is Suing Me For Joint Custody of a Child He Hasn&#8217;t Seen in Years.  I Can&#8217;t Afford an Attorney.  What Can I Do?</title>
		<link>http://www.dearesq.com/my-abusive-ex-is-suing-me-for-joint-custody-of-a-child-he-hasnt-seen-in-years-i-cant-afford-an-attorney-what-can-i-do/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My ex hasn't made any efforts to see our son for years and recently, following a paternity test, sued me for custody.  My son has special needs and my ex is abusive and I need an attorney to fight this but can't afford one.  What are my options?]]></description>
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		<title>My Child&#8217;s Father has a Warrant for Domestic Abuse, Would the Court Consider a Petition for me to have Sole Custody if the Abuse Happened to Someone Else?</title>
		<link>http://www.dearesq.com/my-childs-father-has-a-warrant-for-domestic-abuse-would-the-court-consider-a-petition-for-me-to-have-sole-custody-if-the-abuse-happened-to-someone-else/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have one child together who will be 4 this December. We were never married, and he left to move across the country when our son was 4 days old and has had minimal contact with him since then. The court has ordered joint custody while giving me sole physical custody.  I have now been contacted by his current girlfriend who is 8 months pregnant with twins fathered by him. She has just filed a domestic abuse charge against him because he came over and rough housed her and left bruises. If he is arrested, and when the charges proceed, what can I do about petitioning the court for Sole custody? Would the court even consider my petition if the abuse is happening elsewhere?]]></description>
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		<title>I&#8217;m Scared that my Violent Cheating Husband will Gain Custody of our Son, What can I do?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Durgavich, Esq.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We moved from Illinois about 5 years ago, have been married almost 17 years and my husband is having an affair with someone from Illinois. Last night he talked with the children (12, 14) about getting a divorce (I was attending an CoDepency Meeting), and my son (14) wants to go to Illinois with him.  While I wouldn't mind it , I don't believe it's a good idea for my son. 3 weeks ago my husband pushed me down in the driveway, I received 8 staples in my head, all because I was to 'persistent' in asking about the affair. I'm wondering what I need to do so my son isn't shattered when they go to Illinois and live with her, being his age can I still maintain custody of him.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Because of Jail Time and a Domestic Violence Issues with my Now Ex Husband the Father of my Children has Suspended my Parental Rights, What can I do to Regain them?</title>
		<link>http://www.dearesq.com/because-of-jail-time-and-a-domestic-violence-issues-with-my-now-ex-husband-the-father-of-my-children-has-suspended-my-parental-rights-what-can-i-do-to-regain-them/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Durgavich, Esq.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Domestic Violence - DV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have Bipolar Disorder, and wrote some bad checks and used a credit card illegally. I  was in jail for one month.  Then went through a domestic violence with my husband who is now my Ex- husband. The father of my two children keeps getting my parenting rights suspended because, of all that has happened this past year. What should I do to regain at least some visitation rights? I'm working now and paying child support again also.]]></description>
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		<title>I Fear that my Grandchildren who Live Out of State are being Abused, What can I do?</title>
		<link>http://www.dearesq.com/i-fear-that-my-grandchildren-who-live-out-of-state-are-being-abused-what-can-i-do/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Durgavich, Esq.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Child Protective Services (CPS)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic Violence - DV]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I live in Louisiana, my grandchildren live in Florida. They are visiting for the Christmas Holiday and have told me some things that have concerned me. The children have spoken to Child Protection but the step mother always seems to clear the air so to speak. What can be done about this? They are to scared to say any more to any one due to the trouble they get in when they do.]]></description>
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		<title>Help Getting out of Abusive Marriage</title>
		<link>http://www.dearesq.com/help-getting-out-of-abusive-marriage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Durgavich, Esq.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic Violence - DV]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I do not know what my rights are I'm married 10 yrs 3 kids in a very abusive relationship. I want to get out of]]></description>
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		<title>My Child&#8217;s Father Put Me in a Coma &#8211; Can I Terminate His Parental Rights?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Durgavich, Esq.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Criminal Law]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was severely beaten and raped by an ex-boyfriend 3 months after the break up.  The beating was so severe that I was in a coma for 4 days. I want to get him to sign away all his rights.  Will his name still have to be on the birth certificate?]]></description>
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		<title>How Can I Help a Friend Get Out of an Abusive Situation?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Durgavich, Esq.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 24 year old girl I met a while back is having problems with her children's father.  She's told me that he has threatened her before, but has never admitted to him actually hitting her.  He also has a history of drug abuse and violent behavior.  I want to know if there is anything I can do to help her?]]></description>
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		<title>Can an Unmarried Immigrant Victim of Domestic Violence Get Their Immigration Status Changed Under Domestic Violence Law?</title>
		<link>http://www.dearesq.com/can-an-unmarried-immigrant-victim-of-domestic-violence-get-their-immigration-status-changed-under-domestic-violence-law/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2006 16:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Durgavich, Esq.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am an immigrant, and unmarried.  The father of my child and child-to-be is violent.  Can I qualify for immigration help under the Domestic Violence act even though we were never married?]]></description>
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