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Has not answered my phone calls or messages. Iv missed my cancer treatment and other hardships being without my vehicle. He is fully aware of my medical situation.
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answered on Dec 22, 2021
He is likely liable under the Consumer Sales Practices Act for unconscionable acts. You can bring a civil claim against him for up to three times your actual damages.
My son's mom lives in Illinois and we have never had an order done before. We were not married and I'm trying to figure out the easiest way to get this done without her having to come to Ohio for the affadavit or me to Illinois for the same reason. Any help is appreciated!
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answered on Dec 22, 2021
The easiest way is to file a joint petition for custody where she waives service and consents to granting you custody. The court will still likely set it for hearing to make sure that is accurate, but that would be the fastest way.
He has been in his life since he was born.
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answered on Dec 22, 2021
There is an extremely rare but may be applicable set of facts where he could get custody. In most situations, he would have to prove that you are an unfit or incapable parent, or voluntarily abandoned your children, in order to get custody. However, there is a limited exception, usually present in... View More 
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answered on Dec 14, 2021
Yes. That is one of the things you can request as part of the divorce proceedings.
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answered on Nov 29, 2021
Your employer is allowed to ask this question and get an answer. It is not a violation of HIPAA.
Suspended until further notice. On 11/18/2021 I called to see if documentation was filed and that I would come pick it up that day. Only to be called back fifteen minutes later to say they could not suspended me. But I was not allowed back to my designated area. Now they r offering me a job that I... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2021
I'm assuming that this is a disability discrimination matter. If that is the case then they are likely offering you a different position as a reasonable accommodation for your claimed disability. If you don't take it it is likely that they can terminate you.
Mom and dad no longer together. According to arrangement made, mom cannot move away from county. This was a request made by the father and granted by the court. If more details are needed, please ask!
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answered on Nov 29, 2021
Motion to modify parenting plan. You'll need to establish that since the last order there has been 1) a substantial change in circumstances and 2) that the change is in the best interest of the minor child.
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answered on Nov 16, 2021
111.88 is for broker's liens. Mechanic's liens are governed by 1331.16. Those actions have a six year statute of limitations.
He has manipulated his way back in the house with no where to go. Away from him. He is verbally abusive and mentally unstable. The other night he was either on something or having a mentally episode. He was talking out of his head making false accusations. He threw his phone at me and then broke it... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2021
You will not get in trouble. Do not let him back in. Call the police if he contacts you again.
If we end our lease can we get the deposit back or do we have to keep paying full rent even though we don’t have what was promised to us?
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answered on Nov 16, 2021
If the washer was a condition of the lease, then the landlord is in breach. Give them written notification of the breach, in writing. Wait thirty days. If they have not fixed the issue you can either 1) vacate without penalty 2) deposit your rent in court or 3) sue for damages. Do not reduce rent... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2021
Can you provide some more information? What question are you seeking an answer to?
I am representing myself in 2 custody cases but i dont know what i need to be defending myself against. As i am my own attorney, doesnt their attorney have to disclose whatever evidence they have against me so I am able to build a proper defense?? Please help me!!
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answered on Sep 27, 2021
He doesn't have to just because. You have to ask him for it. This is generally done by serving 1) Interrogatories (written questions seeking information) 2) request for production of documents (documents that may be relevant to the case) and 3) admissions of fact. This is possible, but really... View More
I’m legally disabled since a young age and they’ve been telling me I might be able to get hired back for days now and they updated there policy but I’m left hanging not knowing what’s going on. I’ve missed 7days of work so far. And I have to start work at another location. They said I... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2021
Ohio employers are allowed to terminate or discipline employees for the lawful use of medical marijuana. It is entirely at the employer's discretion.
We received a foreclosure notice for our house. The house has late payment for nearly a year. The house mortgage and deed is in my dad’s name. My dad traveled out of the US in Feb-2020 and he has a police warrant so he probably not coming back. My mom and two young brothers living in the house... View More
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answered on May 24, 2021
They can continue to make payments. The bank doesn't care where the money comes from.
As to transferring the property the easiest way would be to obtain a divorce from your dad and take the house in the divorce subject to obtaining a refinance of the mortgage.
Call the attorney... View More
Daughter died Dec 18th 2020. My significant other and I have been together as husband and wife for 13 years. Daughter and bio father separated but not divorced for 1.5 years. I (maternal grandmother) cared for baby while she was at work, since birth. We've filed for grandparents rights for... View More
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answered on May 23, 2021
You need to refile under your name solely to have any hope here. Grandparents have no rights to visitation if the parents of the grandchild are legally married. They can get custody, but only if they are able to prove that the biological parent is unfit or abandoned the child.
would like to provide a long term and safe environment for them. What formal agreements or legal status can we be granted for this situation?
Her mother’s home is not safe for her or her child. Emancipation is not an option in Ohio. Her mother would be willing to “sign off” on some... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2021
You have three options so long as the biological mother is willing to sign-off.
1) Adoption. You can adopt the daughter, which would permanently cut off the biological mother from future parenting.
2) Guardianship. You could assert yourself as a guardian over the child in probate... View More
I worked for a home health care company for about a month and they didn’t pay me at all. I had an old traffic violation warrant and went to jail a couple days, but was able to return to work. They claim that since I didn’t turn in my “hard copy” of my hours worked(this is just where I write... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2021
They are in breach of Ohio wage and hour law. Contact an employment lawyer or file a complaint with the Ohio Department of commerce.
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answered on Mar 12, 2021
No.
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answered on Mar 12, 2021
Can you give a little more information? What is the attorney overseeing?
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answered on Mar 12, 2021
You don't have to physically go there, but you do have to open up a probate case in the county where your dad either resided or passed away. Contact a probate lawyer in that county who can act as an administrator of the estate to ensure you are distributed your inheritance.
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