Divorce in Ohio with 1 minor child. We bought a house last April 2012. Both names on deed - mortgage in his name.

You can either remain in the home pending the divorce or move out. The same is true of your husband. Most couples do separate prior to the divorce....

Consult an attorney and have a professional land contract drafted. Land contracts in Ohio are governed by statute. I've seen too many unhappy...

Does both parties have to have an attorney?

It depends. Many non-contested divorces utilize only a single attorney, with consequent reduced legal fees. Dissolutions usually use only one...

Can my husband go against my last wishes when I die?

The specific document needed here is a Disposition of Bodily Remains [declaration for funeral arrangements]. With this you can make advance wishes...

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What is the best way to make a document legal?

From your all too brief question, I can only assume that you want a divorce, have children from that union, & wish to provide for them via custody...

MY DAUGTHER DIED 3 YEARS AGO THIS DECEMBER AND HER DAUGTHER IS 17 NOW AND I CREAMATED MY DAUGTHER, BUT HER DAUGTHER SAYS IF SHE

I agree with the prior two answers. I'd only add that this situation could have been avoided with an Assignment of Rights & Burial Decree executed...

Do I need an attorney?

The other attorney responses are good. I assume that you were never married. It would be best if you could reach an agreement with your boyfriend...

The house is in both our names, can we still file for a dissolution in Ohio with both names on the deed and mortgage?

Ms. Tibbs gave an excellent answer & good advice. I'd only add that you state you have been married for 14 years. I'd certainly review your entire...

Mr. Piper's answer is good. However, the order you will be seeking is not a QDRO. The correct order for the STRS system is a DOPO, [Division of...

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I am in a land contract with a guy who told me he owned the house. he is now telling me the person he is buying it from defaulte

I can't answer your question on the limited information available. First, you must determine whether you really have a valid land installment...