Is there any way to build a legal case against my parents for emotional abuse and get emancipated

Ohio does not have an emancipation law. If you believe that you are the victim of emotional abuse or neglect, I recommend that you talk to a...

My landlord called me to give me a 30 day notice. is that legal in Ohio or does it need to be in writing ?

Under Ohio law, a landlord may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by giving the tenant at least thirty days prior to the periodic rental date. The...

If a Juvenile Court grants legal custody of a child, it is a permanent child-rearing arrangement that may only be changed by a court order....

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2011 civil case/prop damage dismissed 2012, new people re-filed in 2014.

If the complaint has been served on you, I recommend that you schedule a consultation with an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney will be...

I was fired from my job, am I still obligated to a non-compete that I signed?

Under Ohio law, non-compete agreements are enforceable if they are reasonable. The fact that you were fired likely does not change the analysis. In...

I HAVE LIVED AT MY CURRENT APARTMENT FOR 4 YEARS. CAN I BE EVICTED DUE TO A F-4 FELONY?

As a preliminary matter, I recommend that you review your lease. The lease may have specific language about a landlord's right to terminate if a...

My son will be 18 in January and is interested in changing his last name to my last name. Do we need his father's consent?

Under Ohio law, an adult that wants to change his or her name must be a resident of the county in which he or she intends to file an application...

I signed a lease agreement but i am told orally something which is beyond the agreement. Do i have legal ground to battle?

I recommend that you contact an attorney that represents tenants for a consultation. The outcome of the dispute likely depends on the language of...

Case in U.S. District Court under FOIA against a Federal Agency. Seeking contingency attorney

Monetary damages are not available under FOIA. An attorney is unlikely to represent you on a contingent fee basis. If your case involves the denial...

Our previous apartment is suing us for carpet replacement, do they need to be the ones to prove we actually owe for it?

In a civil case, the plaintiff (landlord) generally has the burden of proving his or her claim by the preponderance of the evidence. I recommend...