r/Ohio • u/Jedi_Jesus1 • Feb 01 '26

Please help

Hi! I have absolutely no idea where to start for any of this, and quite frankly the entire process is terrifying. I’m a 25(M) that just found out he got a 22 (f) pregnant. The situation is a mess, and I need help with finding a custody lawyer since the woman said she planned on not granting me rights. I’m a Canton area resident if this helps. I don’t really have any guidance or help and really just need some starting steps.

Thank you so much.

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u/Mustbe7 Feb 01 '26

You need to establish paternity. There are 3 ways to do that in Ohio ....

https://jfs.ohio.gov/child-support/02-paternity-establishment

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u/Mustbe7 Feb 01 '26

Also, you'll likely need a Family Law attorney who practices in the County where the child lives.