

This was her first offense. Commutes to college. Could she represent herself or would a court appointed attorney be wise.

answered on Jan 9, 2023

Always be represented when your freedom is at risk. There are possible favorable resolutions to your case if there are constitutional issues.
He was no longer competent my dad is his beneficiary to his will, my granny then made another will and is saying she gets all my papaws estate money & vehicles. Is my papaws will null and void now that she made another will for herself and my dad gets nothing?

answered on Jan 9, 2023
You must have "testamentary capacity" to execute a will. Testamentary capacity means that your Papaw does:
1. Understand the nature of the business in which he is engaged;
2. Comprehend generally the nature and extent of the property which constitutes his estate;... Read more »
My ex-fiancée put zero money into purchasing the home. I sold my house and my credit got this currently. She has only paid half mortgage. Nothing else. No house bills, nothing. I only put her on the deed because we were going to marry. Turns out she used me to leave her parents house and had no... Read more »

answered on Jan 6, 2023
Once a person is added to the deed to a home, they have to agree to any transfer to remove their name. Without a written agreement with her in which she agreed to pay her share, you can't force her to pay anything on the mortgage or any other bills. You can offer her some amount of money to... Read more »
My fiancé has two boys. He wasn’t married to their mom. He has a child support order in summit county. He’s on their birth certificates , he’s had parenting time with them bi weekly since they were born. Their mom sometimes will withhold visits and he can’t access their medical records or... Read more »

answered on Jan 5, 2023
If there is a child support order then you do not need to file a complaint for parentage. You need to file a complaint for visitation or custody. You should file it in the county where the children reside.
the divorce might be this summer but idk, im scared my dad wont get custody and my mom will hurt me for trying to live with him, i never get a chance. to record her or anything and she isnt psychically abusive, but i have been sent to mental wards twice because of the stree, im only 13 and i want... Read more »

answered on Jan 5, 2023
Your father needs to seek a guardian ad litem to represent you in the divorce. Talk to the guardian once they are appointed and tell them this information. It is very likely that the guardian will recommend custody to your father if they hear you say that, even without proof.
If you are... Read more »
The prosecutor and judge said no contact with our children, can we still get supervised visitation through children services?

answered on Jan 5, 2023
If there is a no contact order arising out of a criminal case, or out a juvenile court case, children's services cannot override such an order and permit visitation because they would literally be facilitating a crime. It is against the law to violate a no contact order.
My daughter went to school and lied claiming she’s being abused at home, the sheriff department raided my house and searched it. Children services took my kids. I’ve been given absolutely no documentation on the entire situation. Nobody returns my calls.

answered on Jan 4, 2023
Children and Family Services may only remove your children in an Emergency and need court intervention. You are entitled to a hearing within 72-hours where an attorney will be appointed.

answered on Jan 3, 2023
Where you serve your sentence is determined by the correctional facility.

answered on Jan 1, 2023
Yes. Anyone charged with a crime that posts bail will be released regardless of co-defendants ability to post bail.
relative was hit by car and insurance company has delayed and wanted several of the same papers filled out over the two-year period, they want a response by tomorrow.

answered on Dec 30, 2022
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two days, and the way it's written suggests that it's possible a statute of limitations issue might be looming. Only a local attorney could advise on this. If that is not the case, no need for urgency. But if that IS... Read more »
While under contract for sale, pipes froze and burst causing extensive damage (we had already relocated so it was not caught immediately.) The buyer went through with the sale but at a $25k reduction in price. Can I ask my home insurance company to compensate me for this loss in value?

answered on Dec 30, 2022
Whoever owned the home at the time of the damage turns in a claim to their insurance company.
I am a teacher for a head start program. As part of my job I am required to conduct Home visits at families residences. During one of my visits in August of 2022 there was a man shot and killed 50 ft from me. I heard the shots and once police came I went to the front door and saw the body right... Read more »

answered on Dec 29, 2022
Ohio does not recognize workers' compensation claims for psychological conditions alone; they must be associated with a physical injury you sustain. Other states recognize these claims but not Ohio. You would have to sustain a physical injury, even a minor one, before the psychological... Read more »
The child spends very little time with the non custodial parent. Does the IRS requirements to claim a dependent override what the court ordered

answered on Dec 28, 2022
No. However, if you go back to Court, then the Court will likely allocate the dependency exemption/ credit to you.
Both parties lived out of Ohio state as US citizens at the time of application but spouse listed a false former Lake County address on the application. Marriage ceremony took place in Lake County, OH. Provide Next Steps Please.

answered on Dec 27, 2022
We cannot provide legal advice and guidance here. Ohio does not require residency to marry. Outsiders simply file for a marriage license in the county where the ceremony will take place. Using an old address means nothing. Also, there are no easy outs. An error in providing pedigree information... Read more »

answered on Dec 26, 2022
of Course, you can!
Your DMV can sell you a new duplicate title for a matter of bucks, but having the title is not a necessity to filing a bankruptcy, but a good lawyer is.
Good Luck.
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Estate how do I go about getting the van back from him. My mom has 5 grown kids. If he was in a bad accident and killed somebody, I’m afraid we could all be sued. What should I do?

answered on Dec 26, 2022
Open the estate and report the car as an asset. As administrator/executor, report the car as stolen and inform the police where it is.

answered on Dec 23, 2022
If the folks at the EEOC gave you your walking papers, which are called "notice of right to sue," you will trouble finding a lawyer to take the case unless you pay upfront. If they thought you had a good case, the EEOC would have kept it.

answered on Dec 23, 2022
Down payments are not illegal. They are legal and ubiquitous.
I am in Ohio and my estranged husband lives in KY. My 15 year old daughter who lives with me is refusing to come home because she doesnt want to go to school and he is not making her. She is 15 years old. I have proof where he has provided her with vapes, alcohol, and marijuana in the past but she... Read more »

answered on Dec 22, 2022
You need to file for divorce and seek an emergency custody order as part of your initial filing on the basis of your allegations and the truancy issue.
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