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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: The state was trying to take custody of my daughter so I am trying to give custody to her grandparents. Should I?

Do I have to give full custody or can I just do temporary custody until child services leaves us be? I was rushed to hand over rights to in laws so the state couldn't take my daughter but I am scared I won't get her back if I do this

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 28, 2023

You should be extremely weary of any agreement concerning the custody of your child. Do not agree to anything you do not understand. There are agreements whereby the natural parent keeps a lot of rights and opportunities to change things down the road and there are agreements that really limit your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Ohio on
Q: Put in my 2 weeks notice. Was told to not come back, they would pay me out in email. But only paid 1 week. What do I do?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 25, 2023

More facts are needed to accurately answer your question. Do you have a written contract? If yes, what does it say about quitting and being laid off or fired? If not, did you work the 1 week? 2? 0? Was there any discussion of separation pay or severance or you getting paid out for time you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Ohio on
Q: As a buyer, do i have to pay a $500 Broker's Document Retention Fee and service fee of $250? The property is in OH.

I am making an offer on a property and this is stated on the offer contract

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 25, 2023

The parties to a contract are free to make whatever terms they like (within reason). How you split up the various fees involved in a property sale is a matter that can be negotiated. If you sign an agreement that says you are responsible for a fee, you should expect to pay it.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Ohio on
Q: Just got my 4th ovi in Ohio over the weekend… my third ovi in January… what jail time am I looking at ?

Is there any way out of getting jail time?

I also got charged with failure to comply and D.U.S

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 14, 2023

It is pretty difficult to avoid serving some jail time on a 4th OVI. That said, you need to work with an attorney to go through the stops and make sure the government can prove their case before accepting a deal, or fighting through to trial if you and your attorney determine it is worth the risks.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Ohio on
Q: Im a pro se claimant with the district court. I filed an initial complaint over civil rights violations a 1983.

I received an R and R of dismissal. I filed an objection. Then filed a motion to amend and amended complaint. What would be the reason the court failed to respond by the dealine to respond....

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 11, 2023

The court does not have to respond. Whomever you sued does. There could a lot of reasons they didn’t. Do you have service on all the defendants?

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: My son recently got pulled over he has his medical Marijuana card but cop charged him with possession and paraphernalia?

Can they charge him?

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 9, 2023

The medical marijuana laws are quite specific and there are forms of marijuana, items of paraphernalia, and methods of consumption that remain illegal even for those with a card. You should hire an attorney to look into the specifics of your son's case.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: if I have been subpeoned on a domestic as a witness.do I have to testify against my husband
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 31, 2023

If you are properly served with a subpoena you must come to court and testify. Marital and spousal privileges protect communications, not actions.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Ohio on
Q: My sons and I name pops up whenever our name is searched on google. This case is over 10 plus years old. And would remov

I would like this case removed expeditiously. As I feel it violates my son and I privacy and protection.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 24, 2023

Depending on what type of case it is, there may be avenues to seal the official records. But that doesn't mean that news reports or entries on websites like mugshots.com will disappear. Talk with a lawyer privately.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: After missing interview,does clock restart after approval to reschedule interview or after you attend Interview
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 24, 2023

Your question does not contain enough information to provide you an answer. It appears you have a question about timing requirements when you miss an interview with USCIS. You should contact a local immigration attorney ASAP, if you missed an interview.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Ohio on
Q: License suspended ticket should I pay reinstatement fees and before or after I go to court

Was not informed my license was suspended

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 17, 2023

If you can obtain a valid driver's license and insurance before court, it will go a long way to making it easy to resolve the case.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: Can Ohio charge me with possession felony 5 for a baggie that was more on my side of the car than the drive in a car not
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 17, 2023

It is common practice to charge everyone in a car with any drugs found loose in the car as opposed to in someone's pursue or pockets.

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1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Ohio on
Q: I tore my rotator cuff at work on 05/29/2022, WC was denied, should I have representation for my third hearing?

my first hearing ruled in my favor, however the second one ruled against me on the grounds of my age and some deterioration after years of working. I had no problem with my shoulder until that day. When it first happened I thought it was a simple strain and finished my shift. I iced it as often... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 16, 2023

Yes, you should have a lawyer handle this.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: If one does not go voluntarily to court does it deprive the court of personal jurisdiction ??

Since jurisdiction is separated in two categories being subject matter and personal a court must have both to adjudicate the case and personal jurisdiction is given when you go voluntarily to court if you do not go voluntarily the court does that deprive the court of personal jurisdiction therefore... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 13, 2023

No.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: I was charged with an F5drug possession, before indictment came back I did a year rehab, completed it, got a job, car

Got my license, got married been clean 2 years, do I need to hire a lawyer to get this taken care of or is it something I can do myself

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 13, 2023

You should protect yourself here by hiring an attorney. You've made too much progress to jeopardize it now by trying DIY your felony charge.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Ohio on
Q: Hello. I’ve got a ticket in the mail for 23 of December on 77 highway saying i was going 74 in 60 area. Is it legal?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 11, 2023

Without examining the ticket, it is hard to say. But if you are wondering if you can be ticketed after the fact, yes you can.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Ohio on
Q: Granddaughter charged with underage consumption, OVI and blew .231 Would you recommend getting an attorney

This was her first offense. Commutes to college. Could she represent herself or would a court appointed attorney be wise.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 9, 2023

She should get an attorney. This is not a DIY project. It’s not the end of the world either. But it calls for professional help just like any other serious problem.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Banking for Ohio on
Q: Are down payments illegal? If so can I get my money back?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Dec 23, 2022

Down payments are not illegal. They are legal and ubiquitous.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Ohio on
Q: Can my mom put a restraining order on someone against me when I’m a 20 year old adult?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Nov 29, 2022

No, only the court can "put a restraining order on someone." But your mom may be able to convince a court to do so.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Ohio on
Q: Can I receive gold jewelry as an inheritance?

A person claiming to be an attorney claims I inherited nearly a million in gold jewelry but it has to be melted down into gold bars and sold. Is this true?

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Nov 29, 2022

While you can get gold as an inheritance, this sounds like a scam of some sort designed to collect your personal and banking information so the perpetrators can steal your identity.

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