I am renting to own a house on a verbal agreement . Have had some weather related damage . Am I responsible for excessive costs

Verbal real estate contracts are unenforceable. Run to an attorney before you spend another dime on that house.

Dower rights protect a spouse from losing property rights without consent. Dower rights go away after a divorce. You need an attorney to protect...

Legally, the funeral home must put your preneed payment into an insurance policy or a trust account. Practically speaking, if the funeral home...

It means that your friend violated a term of probation. Usually, this is a pretty serious problem and could result in a trip to prison/jail. ...

What do I do when after 10 years I find out the child isn't mine?

Ohio now has specific laws dealing with this situation, which is more common than one may think. The longer you wait, the harder it is to...

What would happen if I allowed my child's non-custodial father who owes child support, to claim her on his taxes ?

You do not have to do so. It is entirely your decision, but this may be a great opportunity for the two of you to work together to help each other...

How can I get a court appointed council for my three minor (4, 5, 6 years old)?

You need to hire an attorney immediately. Ohio courts will not appoint attorneys for adults in custody disputes unless CPS/JFS has filed a...

Your wife is correct (as are all wives). Service by publication is complicated. Contact an attorney and get this done. You do not want to wait...

How do I handle a child support summons via mail versus being served?

You have been served. Do not ignore the papers. Get an attorney.

Will my grandfather be allowed back in the home?

There are two different issues here: your custody of your children and your grandfather's rules of probation. His probation officer may have...