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I would like to know if I am legally obligated to cover ongoing medical debts incurred by my adult homeless relative, who has refused to live with their elderly parents who are residents of Ohio and do not have much money. The person in need is not eligible for Medicaid or other health benefits.

answered on Feb 14, 2025
The answer, unfortunately, is "it depends."
You described the other person as an adult "relative," but you didn't indicate what your relationship is to that person. Are you their parent, child, grandparent, third cousin? The degree of relationship may matter,... View More
F3 attempt- revised code 2923.161

answered on Mar 21, 2024
If you receive a Section 8 voucher in Ohio and later get convicted of a felony gun charge, such as an F3 attempt under Revised Code 2923.161, this may impact your housing assistance. Generally, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) has rules that allow for termination of assistance if a... View More
11,000 he and I both owe now. Garnishing my disability 15 percent. Court gave me exclusive use of house till its sold ( because of his actions) they are making me pay all mortgage and utilities which leaves me $5 for groceries. No extras here like hair or nails done. Just bills. Can they do that

answered on Mar 20, 2024
In your situation, it seems you're facing significant financial and legal pressures, particularly concerning the garnishment of your disability income and the responsibilities imposed by the court regarding your living situation. Garnishment, especially from a disability income, is subject to... View More
Ohio. He would like to gift the 2009 car to me. He will be applying for Medicaid when his funds run out. How should I proceed? I don"t want him to have any problems with Medicaid if he does this.

answered on Feb 7, 2024
It is good that you are recognizing this could be a problem up front, so that it can be handled. There are two ways to approach it. One is to accept there is a penalty for an improper transfer, and arrange to pay (value of car/average monthly private pay rate for this year, currently $7,453 =... View More
Say a teacher were to join the national guard... Public employees are given additional benefits when serving in the national guard. Does a teacher receive these benefits based on Ohio law?

answered on Dec 31, 2023
Under Ohio law, public school teachers are indeed considered public employees. This classification is significant when it comes to eligibility for certain benefits, including those related to military leave.
If a teacher joins the National Guard, they are entitled to the same benefits as... View More
I have a 54-year-old daughter who is homeless and facing mounting medical debt. She is non-compliant with her medical care and doesn't have any guardianship in place. We, her parents, have limited income and cannot afford further assistance. She is not eligible for disability through her... View More

answered on Feb 15, 2025
I understand your deep concern about your daughter's situation and the potential financial implications for your family. This is clearly a challenging and emotionally difficult circumstance.
In Ohio, parents are not legally responsible for their adult children's medical debts. The... View More
him for Medicaid. His home has been a mobile home. Its fair market value is $7400 and that is his only physical asset. If he applies for Medicaid now and is accepted, as soon as we sell the trailer, his assets will be above $2000 which makes him ineligible for Medicaid until he spends down the... View More

answered on May 3, 2023
It can work out either way. If you are able to find items to spend on now, before he needs Medicaid, then that is a good option. The main thing is to sell it for the proper blue-book value and spend the funds down before he needs Medicaid.
Or you can get qualified for Medicaid first. Then,... View More
My 88 year old grandma has late stage dementia and needs 24hr care. My uncle (age 65) has lived with her for 30+ years and also has early dementia and can't really care for her anymore, but is hesitant to move her to an assisted care facility because he's worried about becoming homeless... View More

answered on Oct 26, 2022
If a doctor will confirm that without your uncle's care and assistance, your Grandmother would not have been able to continue living in her home, for as long as she was able to, your uncle should be allowed to continue to live in the home as long as he wishes. When he no longer needs to... View More
Mom has Alzheimers and is in nursing home. How does dad go about changing deed to his name only?

answered on Dec 14, 2021
Your mother is not capable of executing any document. In order to transfer real property most likely a guardianship will have to be placed by the Probate Court. Your mother is in a nursing home, so unless the assets of your parents are already protected, they will be required to spend down their... View More
Elderly mom with Alzheimer’s disease needs 24 hour care. She is living in nursing home & needs Medicaid help to pay. Can her spouse sell their house in Ohio and use money left after mortgage payoff to buy another house or does he have to pay back Medicaid mom’s share of proceeds?

answered on Dec 13, 2021
He must first put the house into his name only. Then, if he sells his house, he can use the money to buys another house.

answered on Mar 29, 2021
That's the complicity statute. The potential penalty depends upon the level of offense in which your are allegedly complicit. Basically, what is says is this, if you are complicit in an offense, you are to be treated the same as if you committed the offense yourself. So, if you help someone... View More
I am the Guardian of my brother. My brother suffers from mental illness & has been residing at a group home since June 2017. I have evidence that the owners of the group home has stolen money from my brother. His rent is $1100.00/month. The rental contract does not call for a 30-day-notice... View More

answered on Mar 30, 2018
Put the money is escrow and prepare for a fight, if you don't want to pay it. The law will generally imply a month-to-month lease if the specifics are not spelled out in the agreement and go from there. That means 30 days notice will usually be included essentially as customary.
Is there a form you can fill out?
A school friend is staying with me (otherwise be homeless) and they are paying $50-$80 a week. They have applied for financial assistance and help finding a job. Now they want me to sign a paper stating how much rent is and how much electric and gas come out of what is being paid. I did this to be... View More

answered on Mar 9, 2017
Come after you for what? It sounds to me like a form meant to determine this individuals financial need.
Someone is a passenger n a car. At stopped for stopping beyond white line at stop sign. The passenger has 2 food stamp cards in his bag from cleaning out reposed cars. But also had possession of drug instruments. Charges with illeagle use of food stamps x2... Is this correct charges?

answered on Feb 1, 2017
Having someone else's cards is usually an F-5, yes. See http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2913.46
My check goes in the bank every month.

answered on Aug 4, 2016
Once it hits the bank they can touch that once they get a judgment. You don't want the civil suit to go to judgment. If you have insurance and they gave you a lawyer I wouldn't worry--it'll be a while before anything threatening will happen and you'll have lots of notice.
To dismiss my warrant since i am attempting to get ssi

answered on Apr 25, 2016
They aren't just going to dismiss the warrant. You will need to address it directly. The fact that you cannot pay the ordered support may help you, but the longer you stay out with a warrant, the less the judge will be inclined to leniency.
For the weekend but my parents won't let me go can I legally leave and not get in trouble my dad said he could charge my boyfriend with GSI gross sexual impositioning is this true too

answered on Mar 18, 2016
You cannot go to Mississippi without your parents' consent. Unless your boyfriend molested your father, he cannot charge him with GSI. Read the statute: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907.05
I want to bring a lawsuit against the ohio public employees retirement system.I cannot find a lawyer to take the case what do I do

answered on Dec 29, 2014
Honestly, if you cannot find an attorney who wants the case, it's because the case is a loser. Contact any union or civil service association you belong(ed) to and see if they keep a lawyer on staff, many do.
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