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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: I am wanting to legally sepe/divorce from my husband and we have minor children I would like support ordered for him to

I'm not able to afford and honestly don't even know where to start to get the process going

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: If 2 or more people assault a single person is that consider felonius assault?
Patrick DiChiro
Patrick DiChiro
answered on Mar 24, 2023

The charge of Felonious Assault is not based upon the amount of individuals assaulting the person. It is based upon the severity of the injury.

I hope that answers your question.

Pat DiChiro

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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Ohio on
Q: Is it harassment if a company's employee follows me out of a store and verbally harassed me leading to a panic attack?

I visited my local CVS to drop off a UPS package that I frequently shop since they’re a certified UPS drop-off. The store manager who I’ve never met, denied my drop-off, had a terrible attitude and was provoking me during and continued to harass me after the interaction. As I was carrying my... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: I am being harassed over text. Should I take action?

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... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Ohio on
Q: Filing for child abandonment

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... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Looking to talk to a lawyer about sheirffs not getting medical attention to my husband for 3 weeks asking everyday &more

Sheirffs rude and poke with metal sticks and doctor so old don't give med to help with anything. And people working in jail says preble county makes the roles . and witness seen my husband get miss treated. alot of them doing this stuff and my husband not the only one . They broke one inmate... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Ohio on
Q: I feel my age had something to do with not getting a job I truly have reason for this

I went to a interview there was maybe 10 or more people there being interviewed when I went through the building I noticed that all the employees that I seen was no older than 35 the ones that was older in age was the people working in the office area there was a physical test done I had no... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Is it harassment if a company's employee follows me out of a store and verbally harassed me leading to a panic attack?

I visited my local CVS to drop off a UPS package that I frequently shop since they’re a certified UPS drop-off. The store manager who I’ve never met, denied my drop-off, had a terrible attitude and was provoking me during and continued to harass me after the interaction. As I was carrying my... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Ohio on
Q: My grandmother passed away end of Oct. I was labeled as a beneficiary. House sold beginning of march. How long till paid

Thank you

Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
answered on Mar 23, 2023

If there aren't any other assets or creditors, then maybe pretty soon. But, it's not unusual for payout to take a while if tax returns need filed, other assets need dealt with, or creditors need paid.

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Ohio on
Q: What is the likely scenario for a driving with a suspended license and failure to yield/right of way ticket?

The suspension was for a old child support case. There's a balance of 300. I've already made the payment and my license is valid now. I was the at fault driver. Gave insurance card at scene. Officer was going to allow me to drive my car home but my husband wanted it towed. So officer... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Ohio on
Q: Can i move out at 18 years old if I'm still a highschool student? I live in Ohio

I have horrible narcisstic parents and I want to move out as soon as I possibly can. I turn 18 in June, and it'll be my senior year. Can i move out when I turn 18 ?

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Mar 23, 2023

Unless there is a court-appointed guardian, a person who is 18 is legally considered an adult, and can live where they want, pay their own rent, food, taxes, car insurance, health insurance, etc.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: If someone tried to file a restraining order against me and it was denied, does it go on my record?

I had many issues with my neighbor in the past and have multiple emails with my apartment complex stating that. I called the police multiple times for noise complaints and they never did anything, recently she kicked my door multiple times and had a guy friend with her, i felt threatened so when I... Read more »

Patrick DiChiro
Patrick DiChiro
answered on Mar 22, 2023

NO. IT WOULD NOT GO ON YOUR RECORD. THIS GOES FOR A RESTRAINING ORDER OR CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER. IT MUST BE GRANTED IN ORDER TO GO ON YOUR RECORD.

GOOD LUCK.

PATRICK DICHIRO

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: I recently had my motion for intervention in lieu of conviction granted. Am I a convicted felon because I plead guilty?

I had a felony drug possession charge and I asked the courts to grant my motion for intervention in lieu of conviction. They granted it and I was placed under supervision by my counties probation department and my case has been stayed. I've been complying with all court orders and this case... Read more »

Patrick DiChiro
Patrick DiChiro
answered on Mar 22, 2023

You are not convicted of this offense until you are sentenced. So, what happens in an Intervention In lieu case, in most courts, is that you plead to the offense. You are set for sentencing at a later date. Your case is then stayed until you complete whatever treatment or programs are required of... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: My manager found drugs in the bathroom at work, but they are only requesting that I take a drug screen and no one else.

They are disrcimating against me and slandering my name, now everyone that works there will assume I got fired for failing a drug screen. Everyone uses that bathroom why am I being singled out.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Ohio on
Q: son and soon to be ex have a yours mine and ours family if hers is suspended from school for assault and harassment can

he get custody of younger two which is theirs together

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Ohio on
Q: My wife and I own our home. Survivorship deed. What should we execute to state our wishes for beneficiaries if the other

Dies, understanding that we may each pick someone different. (Would we each do our own TOD? (Wanting to avoid probate).

Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
answered on Mar 20, 2023

A single TOD affidavit will allow the property to avoid probate. But, it will also allow the survivor to change the plan. If you want to lock in a plan, then you need to talk to an attorney about your options.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Probate for Ohio on
Q: My parents made changes to their will and signed and had this witnessed leaving me their house.

My parents made a change to their will leaving me their home. This was signed by them and had two witnesses. My parents died a few days apart from Covid. The probate judge has had their will for over 2 years and says he never seen this. Now my attorney has to file a case law. I’ve been living in... Read more »

Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
answered on Mar 20, 2023

Even if the will says that you get the house, and assuming the house is going through probate, the judge can force the sale if the estate has creditors or other beneficiaries with interests that cannot be resolved without selling the house. I advise you to ask the attorney whether s/he represents... Read more »

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