How can proffered evidence be admitted on appeal ?

Appellate Courts only review the record of the trial court case to determine whether the trial court acted correctly. They are prohibited from...

Can custody and reduction of spousal support be revised after divorce is final?

The legal standard is that there has been "a change of circumstances" in order to modify custody. Spousal support modification depends upon...

HHow to avoid points after a ticket?

You should consider hiring a lawyer to help you with this. Show up at your court date and talk to the prosecutor. When they see your clean...

Can you contest trust 5 years later?

You need to consult with a lawyer and have the Trust reviewed. Most trusts provide that if a beneficiary dies, his or her children take the place...

I was issued a quit claim deed when I purchased my parents property with my inheritance. It was signed by brother sister and sp

The short answer is yes, he does have rights to the property. At a minimum, even if the property is titled to you alone, your spouse has a dower...

Am I liable for paying the lease after being evicted as an occupant?

If you didn't sign the lease, then the landlord can't come after you for rent. However, if an eviction action is filed, you could be named as a...

Can my landlord sell a house to us under land contract if he is buying it on land contract himslef??

The short answer is that it depends. His land contract may or may not be assignable. Or, your downpayment may be enough for him to pay off his...

An important point to remember is that a divorce decree doesn't change your obligation to pay the creditor--it's only an agreement between you and...

How do I switch a deed over into my name when I'm buying a house for cash?

It is a tremendous mistake with many serious pitfalls to try to prepare a deed yourself. You should have an attorney do this, so that it is done...

Do all courts have to abide by Federal Rules of Civil Procedure?

By definition, the Federal Rules apply to Federal Courts. Ohio has its own Civil and Criminal Rules of Procedure, which apply to its courts. Many...