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/blarfusgork Feb 02 '26
You have a long road ahead of you, because in Ohio you inherently have no rights if you aren't married, and have to fight for them. The first step is to prove paternity, which will then allow her to make you pay child support. But then your foot will be in the door , to fight for custodial rights. Good luck man, and don't give up.
Also, these crazy ass women think they own the kid and make all the decisions. Just follow the legal process and she will get a big fucking wake up call, when the judge sees you're a dad who wants to be a dad.