answered on Sep 29, 2022
If the mortgage is paid off then it just needs to be released. Ask your lender to file a release of mortgage.
answered on Sep 29, 2022
Yes to first question if named in the will.
Yes to second question so long as the out-of-state POA conforms to Ohio requirements (which most will).
The time to go through probate in this case has passed so I am looking for other options by which to transfer title to the heirs
answered on Sep 29, 2022
I don't think the time has passed. If there are newly discovered assets then the probate case can be reopened.
You probably don't need to do that. Many counties now provide for an affidavit for transfer and record of real estate inherited that, if there is no will and the heirs... Read more »
The contractor told me it is illegal to share receipts with me in Ohio. Is this true?
answered on Sep 19, 2022
Not only is it not illegal, it is illegal for them to refuse to provide a written itemized list of repairs performed or services rendered, including a list of parts or materials, the amount charged for labor, and the identity of the individual performing the repair or service.. O.A.C.... Read more »
answered on Sep 19, 2022
If you purchased it prior to divorce then it is premarital, and not subject to division in a divorce. Under limited circumstances, a court can award a portion of the house to the non-buying spouse. Usually they are entitled to the cash value of the increase in marital equity in the house after... Read more »
The house was to go to me before he died she put deed in her name no way he agreed he had been unconscious in coma
answered on Sep 16, 2022
If she forged his signature you will need to 1) report the fraud to the police and 2) file a declaratory judgment action against her to unwind the transaction. Quit claim deeds in Ohio also must be notarized, so find the notary and bring a claim against them as well for fraudulently notarizing the... Read more »
Someone who lives in PA gets protections from being fired if they have a medical card. But Ohio doesn't have any of that.
So if I live in Ohio but work in PA would I not get these protections because I live in Ohio and have an Ohio medical card?
answered on Sep 16, 2022
No. Pennsylvania law applies to Pennsylvania companies. They would not be able to terminate so long as you are in compliance with Pennsylvania's medical marijuana laws.
His bio father never bothered to recognize him or even provide any type of support. I am now married (married 3 years and have been together for 5 years) and my husband wants to legally adopt him. Do I need to terminate parental rights with my son's biological dad, or can we skip that step and... Read more »
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Adoption and termination of rights happen at the same time. You will need to file for a stepparent adoption, which the biological father will have a right to contest. If he has not had more than de minimus (small) contact with OR provided support for your child for over a year then his consent is... Read more »
If a will is wrote to cheat the step kids out of some of their father's money, can the person inheritting the most reduce their inheritance and give some to the other heirs mentioned in the will?
answered on Jun 22, 2022
A person receiving money in an inheritance can do whatever they want with it. They can waive some of their inheritance if they wish, but the easier thing to do would be to just transfer some of their inherited funds to the parties who did not receive anything.
When I go on the website there's only one separation agreement and there isn't a place for me to say it's for a dissolution. I'm not sure where to find the one I need. And if I'm supposed to use that one I'm not sure how I'm supposed to say it's for a... Read more »
answered on Jun 15, 2022
It does not need to say it's for a dissolution. In either a divorce or dissolution by agreement the separation agreement is only a part of the total judgment that divides assets and debts between the parties.
The inheritance was left in one spouse’s name and in separate investment account. Quarterly dividend checks have sometimes been used for items for both spouses. Principal never been cashed or moved.
answered on Apr 19, 2022
It is highly unlikely that would be considered marital property.
My daughter was an unmarried minor when she had my grandson and they lived with me for 2 years until she graduated high school. She has kept any contact with my grandson for the past 6 months, ever since someone called CPS on her. I have tax documents, a witness, and pictures that I would like to... Read more »
answered on Apr 19, 2022
Yes. Any evidence that you would like to use at trial must be disclosed in advance to the court and to any other party to the case.
answered on Apr 10, 2022
A grandparent has the right to seek reasonable visitation of grandchildren if the parents are not married and at no time were married to one-another. An analysis is conducted on the best interest of the child standard. However, special weight is given to the parent as to whether it is in the best... Read more »
A friend performed the wedding and I just found out that he was not registered with the state at the time. I'm not sure if anyone was aware of it at the time. He didn't register until 2 years afterwards. I want a divorce now i am not sure if I should file for an annulment instead. There... Read more »
answered on Mar 21, 2022
You are very likely still legally married and would need a divorce, not an annulment.
answered on Mar 21, 2022
In Ohio, if the noncustodial parent has either 1) not had more than de minimus contact with or 2) failed to provide support to the child for one year or more, you do not need their consent to the stepparent adoption.
answered on Mar 15, 2022
No. If you want her to remain in Ohio you will need to file for divorce and seek a restraining order preventing her from taking marital property outside of the state. Absent a court order you cannot prevent her from driving the car.
My husband and I have had full custody of his 13 year old son for over 10 years now. Mom has since had another child who is now 6 years old which custody was given to her mother who has since passed away. The child is now back in her mothers care but need to know how to help grandma/ myself get... Read more »
answered on Mar 9, 2022
If the child is not going to be placed with child services because of the mother's drug use, then you or the grandmother can file a private custody action in Juvenile court. You or her will need to prove 1) that the mother is unfit and 2) that putting the child in the care of a non-parent is... Read more »
The father doesn’t live in the house with the child and has no court rights. The mother and father never married and he want to put a restraining order against someone who lives in the house with the child so they have to leave.
answered on Feb 21, 2022
The father does not have standing to obtain a restraining order on behalf of the child. He would need to petition the court for emergency custody before he could do that.
This doesn't prevent him from calling the police or CPS, but he himself couldn't ask for a protection order civilly.
I've had custody of a family members child for 2 years, the child has lived with me for over 4 years. No order of support was made due to their living on government assistance at the time. They always stated they would send money but never did. They cut off communication except for 2 hours at... Read more »
answered on Feb 21, 2022
Three hours per year would likely constitute de minimus contact and their consent would not be required to proceed with the adoption.
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