In addition to Mr. Jaap's excellent answer, what factors can you place on your side of Lady Justice's scale to tip it in your favor: maturity of...

What do I(landlord)do if the tenant files a restraining order on her boyfriend,who is living with her and is not on the lease

Your rights as the owner of the property and the landlord are not affected by this. You continue to have the right to enter at any time in an...

Can i get a dissolution with my husband in jail. he is serving time for domestic violence. he never worked during our marriage

Hire a lawyer and file for divorce. As Mr. Jaap has stated, you have grounds and you will have no problem serving him. He may try to contest it,...

Most Ohio law enforcement officers would say no guns in the house, period. Your Second Amendment rights are not being taken away from you. If you...

What is a standard rate for contingency fee basis if my lawyer takes on my Medical Malpractice case? Is it 40% if we win?

Lawyers are required to take a number of factors into consideration in determining their fees. A 40% contingency for an untreated/undiagnosed...

My public defender withdrew my case?

It sounds like if you want an attorney you're going to need to apologize big time and try to make up with the public defender.

How long does it take to receive notice of judgment from small claims?

It depends on the Court and the complexity of the decision to be written. Most of the Small Claims courts in Northeast Ohio have taken to using...

Why am I the plaintiff on a motion that I did not file?

You were the Plaintiff in the original divorce case, so you continue to be the Plaintiff forever. She is the Movant, the one who filed the...

My oldest of 3 kids is 16 years old. She has an Aunt who is 72- my half sister. This aunt can she get custody?

The short answer is that anyone in the world--even a non-relative--who can prove that it's in the best interest of the child can obtain custody of...

How can you get an executor removed for failing to act?

Mr. Huddleston has provided you with an excellent answer. Let me add that real estate is not a liquid asset. I cannot image a Probate Court that...