I receive Supplemental Security Income, and a nonprofit organization acts as my payee to ensure my bills are paid. Recently, I was involved in a civil suit regarding alleged damages to an apartment totaling seven thousand dollars. Is the nonprofit organization allowed to use my SSI money to pay for... View More

I would like to know if I can sue a privately owned car dealership for conducting a hard credit check on me without my consent, which negatively impacted my credit score. I discovered this unauthorized check about 6-8 months ago through my Experian account. I asked the dealership to remove the... View More

Matthew McKenna
answered on Mar 9, 2025

Contact a consumer protection attorney familiar with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It's tough to say without knowing all the details. If you haven't done so, I would also dispute the hard inquiry on whatever credit report is showing the hard inquiry.

Are audio phone call recordings of my child admissible in an Ohio child custody case if they do not relate to the child's parental custody or responsibilities? Both parties were made aware of the recordings, as I record all my phone calls, and my family is aware of this. The child described an... View More

I am involved in a small claims case in which I had a verbal agreement with a contractor to build a fence. I paid the agreed amount despite the poor craftsmanship, but the contractor claims I owe more for additional materials without providing invoices or receipts. He used intimidation tactics,... View More

I'm a 16-year-old, and my dad took my debit card without my permission. The account is a joint account, but it contains only money that I earned at work. This has happened before, and he took it because he doesn't want me to buy my own phone. What can I do in this situation?

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answered on Mar 5, 2025

Close the account and open and new one without him.

I would like to regain custody of my daughter from my grandmother, as I believe the current living situation is negatively impacting my daughter's mental health. My daughter has been self-harming and expresses a desire to come back home. Currently, I am only allowed to see her once a week,... View More

I am involved in a civil case where a former friend, who is a psychologist and ex-employee, obtained a temporary restraining order against me in Fairfield, Ohio, by not disclosing our past professional relationship. I, who have autism and ADHD, just had a hearing in Franklin, Ohio, where the... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2025

There is not nearly enough here to give a strong analysis. You need to obtain competent counsel who can advise you on this situation.

I am aware of a situation where the daughter of church pastors made allegations of sexual assault against her brother, and this has led to over 10 other women revealing similar under-aged sexual assault allegations. The cases are under investigation. Three whistleblowers went to social media to... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2025

Ohio recently passed an anti-SLAPP statute, R.C. 2747.01, et seq, which can provide protection and a counterclaim for allegations of slander or defamation when the speech was protected speech.

The statute, R.C. 2747.01, et seq., “applies to a cause of action asserted in a civil action... View More

I purchased a home in Ohio in 2020, and no major disclosures were made at the time. After purchasing, I hired a roofer to replace shingles, who informed me that the roof is likely not up to code. Similarly, a plumber mentioned that the plumbing doesn't appear to be to code, although more... View More

Bruce Martin Broyles
answered on Feb 27, 2025

The seller is only required to disclose items that the seller is aware of. The seller may not have known about the code violations. You should read the contract for the home inspection. There are most likely limitations on the extent of the inspection. The contract for the home inspection will... View More

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I live in a condo and share a wall with a neighbor who is harassing me with unpleasant odors and noise. The odors are foul smells, seemingly from his bathroom, that wake me up in the morning. The noise consists of a loud, intermittent boom occurring every morning until I can no longer sleep. This... View More

Bruce Martin Broyles
answered on Feb 27, 2025

To make certain that the Board does not get involved you should review the Condominium Owners Associations bylaws, rules and regulations, and the Declarations for the Planned united Development that established the condominium development. Once you have assured yourself that those do not apply you... View More

I put my name solely on the title of a vehicle for my girlfriend, who purchased it with cash but does not have a receipt or bank statement proof. I have reached out to her without any response and she currently does not have a driver’s license. I'm concerned about any financial repercussions... View More

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answered on Feb 27, 2025

It is legally yours. You could report it stolen, or if you know where it is could go there with a locksmith/tow to take possession of the car.

I am concerned about liability related to firearm sales in Ohio. What should I be aware of to manage or mitigate any potential liabilities as a seller?

In 2019, my ex-partner and I rented a townhouse apartment together, but only I signed the lease. She left after we broke up, and I was left to cover the bills. A roommate I found took the money meant for the last month's rent, leading to an eviction on the record. My ex is now demanding that I... View More

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answered on Feb 28, 2025

If she had already vacated then there shouldn't have been an eviction against her. She could file a motion to overturn or seal it. It is unlikely that she would have a case against you.

If the landlord sought money damages against her, then she at least was on a month to month lease... View More

Can I sue my mother for misusing child support funds intended for my benefit? I discovered through the bank that, instead of using the money for my needs, she spent it on non-essential items like food and games. I don't live with her, and we've confirmed she's not using the funds for... View More

I am facing legal issues due to false alarms, but Child Protective Services is not involved. I take care of my children and am concerned about my competence being questioned in relation to keeping custody of them. Can I keep my kids under these circumstances?

In 2016, my then 15-year-old daughter was assaulted by a 22-year-old man, who is now a tier 2 s** offender because of this. We were promised by the prosecutor and court that if he didn't strictly follow all conditions, including counseling and residence registration, the plea deal would be... View More

I successfully won a judgment in Butler County, Ohio, against a contractor who cashed my $3,000 deposit check and never began the work. The contractor did not appear in court. I understand I need to collect the $3,000 judgment myself. I found a motion and order for examination of judgment debtor... View More

I am facing a situation involving potential death certificate fraud. After my husband passed away, I was not contacted by the hospital because his children informed them there was no living spouse. I suspect there may be two death certificates, as he was already at the funeral home before I was... View More

Bruce Martin Broyles
answered on Feb 18, 2025

The idea of two (2) death certificates should be resolved fairly easily by requesting a certified copy of his death certificate from Vital Statistics.

As the surviving spouse you have rights to receive certain assets from the Estate. Any claim the children have should be addressed through... View More

I sold items on eBay and they were successfully delivered, but eBay hasn't issued my payment even though it has been delayed by 60 days. I contacted their customer service and received no specific reason for the delay. According to their terms, the payment should have been issued 3 days after... View More

Can my co-parent use a video in court that was taken from my 9-year-old son's phone without our knowledge or permission? The video allegedly shows me discussing a court order in my home while my child was present. There have been no prior legal discussions about not discussing such matters in... View More