Questions answered by John Beardsley Ertle Jr.

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I missed my full hearing for a civil protection order in Montgomery county ohio.and lost by default how can I fight it?

John's answer | Answered on July 22, 2018

You can't fight it--your court date was your chance to oppose it. You didn't show, no opposition was presented, it's in place and will stay in place.

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Can my landlord make me pay for repairs?

John's answer | Answered on July 22, 2018

Your security deposit is to be used for repairs or other items you are required to pay but didn't (maybe water bill, maybe grass cutting, etc.). ...

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Can a superior court grant a post conviction relief petition if municipal Court denies it?

John's answer | Answered on July 22, 2018

The Ohio Court system has a trial court--either Municipal Court (misdemeanors only) or Common Pleas Court (all felonies, but also...

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What is liability in dead mothers home?

John's answer | Answered on July 22, 2018

It's unfortunate that you had received such terrible, incorrect advice. Your mother's Estate should have been probated at the time of her death. ...

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What recourse does a real estate agent have after giving 60 days for the seller to move and ... ?

John's answer | Answered on July 22, 2018

This is where Realtors and individuals get themselves in trouble--by writing things like this themselves instead of having a lawyer do it. The...

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If the non biological dad signs the birth certificate and 4 yrs later threatens he’s leaving and taking the child , can he do so

John's answer | Answered on July 22, 2018

Unfortunately for him the law is the other way around--as an unmarried mother you have sole custody of the child until a court determines parentage...

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Step mother in law wants reimbursed for the cost of funeral expenses from the estate even though joint acct between them covered

John's answer | Answered on July 22, 2018

The Estate is responsible for the funeral expenses, and must reimburse someone who paid with non-estate assets. There is a question as to whether...

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How can you deny a father's rights to see their child when it's been 9 yrs and another man has raised her. And she dosent know h

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2018

If you are married to that man, he can adopt your child. Otherwise, Ohio law prohibits terminating a parent's rights. But if the father isn't...

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My sons father and I are ordered to split all expenses 50/50. He stopped. I refiled 4support. It was denied, what can I do?

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2018

You should hire a lawyer. Ohio courts have universally and consistently stated that zero child support orders are disfavored and should only be...

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Can i be sued for defamation if I review my landlord negatively?

John's answer | Answered on July 21, 2018

Anybody with the filing fee can sue anybody for anything. Would he volunteer to pay $5,000 or more in legal fees? If the comments you posted are...

John Beardsley Ertle Jr.'s Answers (6148)

I missed my full hearing for a civil protection order in Montgomery county ohio.and lost by default how can I fight it?

Can my landlord make me pay for repairs?

Can a superior court grant a post conviction relief petition if municipal Court denies it?

What is liability in dead mothers home?

What recourse does a real estate agent have after giving 60 days for the seller to move and ... ?

If the non biological dad signs the birth certificate and 4 yrs later threatens he’s leaving and taking the child , can he do so

Step mother in law wants reimbursed for the cost of funeral expenses from the estate even though joint acct between them covered

How can you deny a father's rights to see their child when it's been 9 yrs and another man has raised her. And she dosent know h

My sons father and I are ordered to split all expenses 50/50. He stopped. I refiled 4support. It was denied, what can I do?

Can i be sued for defamation if I review my landlord negatively?