Have you spoken to the tenant directly? Do that first. You can also write to her so that there is documentation. Write to your landlord as well, to document attempts to resolve the issue prior to filing any lawsuit. If no action is taken, some townships or counties allow a tenant to escrow rent if... View More

You may contact them directly and request the relevant county's general process. You are entitled to the records that concern you, but you may be required to execute an authorization, which will look different depending on the state and county where the investigation(s) took place. Some... View More

First, the state isn't going to be the one holding you in contempt, your ex-spouse would be the one bringing a contempt action to enforce the terms of your decree. Second, given that he is not exercising the requisite amount of time needed by the IRS in order to properly claim a minor child,... View More

Generally speaking, the judgment entry will be issued after the magistrate's decision. Generally speaking in Ohio, the court is expected to do so "timely" following an adjudicative hearing. If a magistrate is issuing a decision, you will have 14 days to file any objections to that... View More

Generally speaking, objections will be considered by the judge in that court. Your objections should lay out why you believe the magistrate's decision was incorrect. The judge will then review those objections to see if the magistrate's decision should be reversed or modified. In some... View More

If he filed a pleading and you've responded, the court will set it for a hearing. At that preliminary hearing, and if he shows up, you should make it known to the judge on the record that you believe the address he used to file is not correct, and order him to produce his correct address right... View More

That is actual kidnapping. Have you made a police report? Are there any arguments on your parents’ side regarding the well-being of the child while in your care? You should speak with a custody attorney right away.

According to the UCCJEA referenced by Mr. Kotler, the child's "home state" is where the child has resided for the past six months or more. You did not mention whether the child is with you or with her father, but if the child is with you, wait the six months and then you may file. It... View More

If your daughter has her own income by which she's paying taxes, you can claim her on your own tax return but will also need to acknowledge the income she's receiving. It will be imputed as income to your household for the purposes of tax assessment. Simply paying on her loans does not... View More

Check the verbiage in your purchase agreement. Specifically, see if there is a contingency on affordable or your ability to obtain financing. You didn't mention this in your question, but what is the $5k number for? My guess would be that it is earnest money; some purchase agreements will... View More

First, this is a very difficult situation to be in as a mother, and I want to commend you for asking a legal forum before taking action. Second, "abandonment" in Ohio is governed by Ohio Revised Code 3127, which says that a parent who fails to maintain contact with the child for 90 days... View More

The difficulty would be the fact that this person would have to (a) agree to the terms of the contract and (b) sign the contract. If you think this is a possibility, an attorney could draft a document for you. There would be more information needed, and you've posted this in the family law... View More

You should definitely consult with an attorney on this. They would be able to review the policy and the terms of the decree to give a clearer path forward. The Court would have had to state grounds by which they made such an order, and this outcome seems out of line with general expectations... View More

The answer to your question about alimony, or spousal support, will depend on a number of factors that are listed in Ohio law. Specifically, R.C. 3105 sets out the factors for a court to award spousal support. The length of the marriage and the respective income of the parties are perhaps the most... View More

This question is unfortunately impossible to answer without viewing which form you're referring to. Would be best to consult with an attorney, who can point you in the right direction. Different jurisdictions and counties will have slightly differing required forms.

Your question is whether you can block her number, you should not do this. First, I see your point here, and mother is definitely breaching your order by failing to provide you her phone number. However, if you then block the grandmother's number, the court will see this as a somewhat-petty... View More

The answer depends on what your orders say to some extent, and also the papers that she is signing. If she's signing items directed to a parent or custodial guardian, that's inappropriate. If your order directs that an authorized person or person known to the child may do certain things... View More

You must file a mechanic's lien against the property that had the benefit of the work performed. An attorney in your county can assist you with this, as different counties will have different local preferences for the forms generally required. I'm concurring with Attorney Jaap's... View More

More information is needed here, but if you ever knew or had reason to know about the moisture under the home or moisture damage, and did not disclose that on your residential disclosure form prior to sale, you can be liable. Generally speaking, property sales are "as-is," often referred... View More

The short answer is: probably. The longer answer is that their legality in withholding this information — or refusing to put it in one spot — somewhat depends on whether they are considered a banking institution or a third-party nonbanking institution (a private LLC, for example). Most lenders... View More