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Q: Can spouse send legal documents to an address I can't access in Ohio?
In Ohio, I no longer have legal representation, and my spouse, along with his attorney, is filing paperwork and sending it via regular mail to an address they know I have been thrown out of and am not permitted to access. They were aware that I couldn't retrieve mail at this address, yet no... View More 
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Ronald R. Petroff
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
If you're no longer represented and your spouse and their attorney knowingly continue sending court papers to an address where they know you cannot receive mail, you may have grounds to ask the court to intervene. Whether they have violated a rule depends on the circumstances, but you should... View More
Q: Who owns a building placed on spouse's land, bought before marriage?
I need clarification on property and building ownership. Before getting married, my wife purchased a kennel building and I owned the land on which it's placed. Now that we're married, I'm planning to sell the land. Who legally owns the kennel building in this scenario, given that the... View More
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Ronald R. Petroff
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The answer depends on a few facts, but under Ohio law, ownership of the land and ownership of the building are not always the same thing. Ordinarily, a permanent building attached to land is considered a fixture and becomes part of the real estate. As a result, ownership of the building generally... View More
Q: How can I find out if the drunk driver had insurance after a hit-and-run in Colorado?
I am in Colorado, and my truck was hit by a drunk driver three months ago while my ex was driving. The vehicle was uninsured at the time. Although initially recorded as a hit-and-run in the police report, I successfully requested the officer to update it to include my vehicle. The traffic ticket... View More
Robert Wilhite
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
There are outside sources that you are able to do searches for insurance. You could contact companies such as ML Research and see if they are able to pull it for you. The other option is just to wait till the officer gives the info, and it is surprising they won't provide that to you yet.... View More
Q: How can I stop a 25% wage garnishment in Florida affecting my finances?
I'm facing financial difficulties due to a 25% wage garnishment for credit card debt, and this is leaving me unable to cover my living expenses and bills. I have received a court notice about the garnishment starting in August, and I'm struggling to find a way to stop it. I have two... View More
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Aug 4, 2026
answered on Aug 4, 2026
You should receive a notice and a form to elect any statutory exemptions that you may have to the garnishment. The plaintiff is required to furnish you those documents within a couple of days after the bank or your employer is served with the garnishment. If you are providing more than 1/2 of the... View More
Q: How can I stop a 25% wage garnishment in Florida affecting my finances?
I'm facing financial difficulties due to a 25% wage garnishment for credit card debt, and this is leaving me unable to cover my living expenses and bills. I have received a court notice about the garnishment starting in August, and I'm struggling to find a way to stop it. I have two... View More
Logan Sliva
answered on Aug 6, 2026
answered on Aug 6, 2026
A 25% wage garnishment can be extremely difficult to manage, especially when you are already struggling to cover basic living expenses. The first step is to determine exactly where the garnishment is in the process and whether there are any grounds to challenge it.
In Florida, once a... View More
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