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My mom and dad got divorced in 2005 and decided the house would go to me or my dad had to sell it and split the profits. My dad lied and said he sold it to my sister, but what really happened was my sister forged my moms name and also notarized the quit claim deed in 2007 saying my mom was giving... View More 
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answered on Apr 12, 2023
Most fraud has a statute of limitations date of four years from the date of discovery. It sounds like you are well past the statute of limitations to contest the fraudulent deed.
I own a house in Ohio that my parents are currently living in. I live in Texas. My father is on hospice and my mother just recently had a partial foot amputation. My sister decided to use FMLA to stay and take care of them, well mainly to take care of my dad. She is now terrorizing the home. I... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2023
Call Ohio adult protective services ASAP: https://aps.jfs.ohio.gov/
If she doesn't actually live there, then change the locks and lock her out. She is not a tenant and not subject to Ohio tenant protections. Call the police as well and report her for trespassing.
Will this hold me liable or admit fault and leave me open to being sued at a later date even though I am not admitting fault
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answered on Apr 5, 2023
You have a low likelihood of being deemed to have admitted fault by giving a refund. Businesses give refunds for things for unhappy customers all the time.
I have a friend who needed a place to stay due to she became homeless. I told her no in the first place but she showed up anyway . I felt bad and told her she could stay just a couple of days she said 4 . I said ok as long as she stuck to some simple rules. She agreed on it and promised all these... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2023
If she's physically attacked you, call the police and have her removed and get a restraining order.
If that doesn't work, you will need to evict her and go through your municipality's eviction process.
a home improvement loan she had on the property?
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answered on Apr 5, 2023
You are not personally responsible for the loan, but there is likely a lien on the house as a result of the loan allowing the lender to foreclose on the property if the loan is not satisfied.
i usually only smoke like one bowl a day and if i get a medical card will i be ok no matter what
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
It is illegal to smoke marijuana in Ohio. This is true even if you have a medical card. Your employment is also not protected from the use of marijuana even if you have a medical card. Marijuana in your system will likely be determined to be a contributing factor in any accident.
I currently have a 5 year domestic violence protection order against my daughters father. She is not included in the protection order but is named on the page that states I am an unmarried female and have sole custody of her. He has had no contact with since November 4, 2022 and no contact with her... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2023
Child abandonment is not really something you can file for. If you are seeking a stepparent adoption, you can do that fairly easily if there has been a year or more of no contact between the father and child.
My coparent and his wife continuously harrass me over text. They attack me, my character and parenting style. No threats of harm have been made. I do not respond to these messages yet they continue to send them. I don't block their number because my son lives in their household during... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2023
If you don't have an existing custody order, I'd recommend pursuing one and making a condition of the order being that everyone uses a third-party messenger service, like Our Family Wizard, to communicate. The benefit there is that anyone, including the court or GAL, will have instant... View More
Emotionally abusive in front of the children? Will it matter who files first? Mom pays for all health insurance and healthcare, dad does not contribute. Mom works from home but is primary care taker of the kids.
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answered on Mar 27, 2023
With mom being primary caretaker and paying for most things, a likely starting point for any parenting plan will be the standard parenting time guidelines of whatever court the divorce is pending. Would need a lot more information on the emotional abuse part for anything further.
My lawyer won't make the offer I want her to if I was to contact my husbands lawyer an make the offer could there be consequences?
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answered on Mar 27, 2023
The other attorney will likely refuse to speak with you, as you are represented by counsel and it would be an ethical violation.
I gave my not expired international driving license to the police with temporary driving permit issued by BMV Ohio. As ticket i need to go to court for this.
Im just 5 months living in USA and this is my first ticket. Appreciate help
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answered on Mar 27, 2023
You need to go get an Ohio license as you have lived in the state for more than 90 days.
issue before I call it quits and move out? My lease states I cannot get out of my lease for any reason. What do I do?
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answered on Mar 18, 2023
In Ohio, a landlord has the sooner of "a reasonable time" or 30 days to correct any violations of which they are aware in writing before you can either 1) terminate the lease and move out; 2) escrow your rent or 3) sue for damages.
My landlord sent out a letter saying anyone who lives with u needs to be on the lease I want the unwanted guest out tho
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answered on Mar 18, 2023
How did they become a guest? If you invited them to live with you, then you will need to go through the eviction process. If it's someone who just showed up then change the locks and call the police.
They are a BWC drug free workplace but I was 10-99 and not even an employee. I never took a pre or post drug test. Is this legal?
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
Yes. Even if you were an employee, Ohio allows for termination of employees who use medical marijuana.
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
If you have a divorce decree with a parenting plan, it should have a provision on the payment of child support. If you want that to be modified, you will need to seek a modification in the domestic relations court.
Developer created a HOA when building neighborhood. He created a non profit corporation via secretary of state and filed declaration of restrictions with county recorders office. According to the restrictions it states management and voting control concerning all issues regarding association... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
It's less about paperwork and more about use. If no one is actually utilizing the HOA, then a strong argument can be made that the restrictions and provisions of the HOA no longer apply.
Can I still get child support from the child's dad?
The guy I am going to marry is NOT adopting my son. We are just changing the child last name
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
Yes.
I’m stuck between just paying for the GAL which will help tremendously because it’s getting the background of both parents. However, I am absolutely scared to go into court without a lawyer to back me up with dealing with my child. I’m debating on just doing both at this point.
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
Do both.
Maternal aunt has full legal custody for last 2.5 years. I have all rights to information and a generous visitation. She wants to switch roles so he can go to school and stay with me, and she get visitation. The bio mother is against it. She has not changed to better herself to take custody back... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2023
I'd have to see what the court says about the bio parents signing away rights, but it is likely that you can switch residential custodian for school purposes by agreement with maternal aunt. I'd recommend a joint motion with a proposed agreed judgment entry making the modification.
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Your county.
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