Do I Need a Rental Agreement If I’m Moving In With My Partner?
Unmarried couples in Ohio face unique legal challenges when sharing a home. Discover how a formal agreement can safeguard your interests and prevent disputes.
How Pet Trusts Can Protect Your Furry Family Members
In Ohio, pets are legally considered property—but that doesn’t mean you can’t protect them. Discover how pet trusts can safeguard your animals’ future with seamless legal care.
What Is Considered Trespassing in Cleveland Heights?
Explore how Cleveland Heights Ordinance 541.05 defines civil and criminal trespass in a recent property dispute involving Mayor Kahlil Seren. Attorney Nick Weiss provides a legal analysis.
Paws and Order: Filing a Replevin to Retrieve Your Pup in the State of Ohio
Have you ever thought what would happen if someone ever refused to give your dog back due to a split or a dispute? Discover the steps to get your pup back though the legal process of Replevin in Ohio.
Peace and Quiet: Turning Neighborly Nightmares into Legal Triumphs with Injunctive Relief
Living next to a troublesome neighbor can be a challenging experience. If your neighbor’s actions are causing you significant distress or harm, you may need to file an injunction complaint to seek legal relief.
Foreclosure Frenzy: Asserting Your Interest in a Foreclosure Action
In Ohio, if you have an interest in a property undergoing foreclosure, it's crucial to assert your interest promptly to protect your rights. Learn the steps to take and how to ensure your claims are considered by the Court.
My House Seller Lied About the House, Can I Sue for Fraudulent Misrepresentation?
Fraudulent misrepresentation happens when someone lies about an important fact, and another person believes this lie and gets hurt because of it.
Can I change my child’s name after I’ve established paternity?
Changing a child's name after paternity has been established requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure the decision serves the child's best interests. Learn about the key factors juvenile courts weigh when contemplating a name change for a minor.
Securing your Future: How Divorce can Affect Your Social Security and Retirement Plans
The end of a marriage has intricate implications on your financial aspects like Social Security and retirement plans. Learn how spousal support and property division can affect your retirement benefits and how a Family Law attorney can help you navigate these complexities.
Landlord 101: Cleveland Heights Part 2
Landlord 101 is part of a new series of informational posts that reviews what a landlord could expect from each city/town/municipality in the Northeast Ohio area. This article is part 2 for Cleveland Heights and before reading this article, we recommend you begin with part 1.
Landlord 101: Cleveland Heights Part 1
Landlord 101 is part of a new series of informational posts that reviews what a landlord could expect from each city/town/municipality in the Northeast Ohio area. Learn about the eviction process in Cleveland Heights, including the prohibition of ‘self-help’ and the steps required to legally remove a tenant.
How to Avoid Probate Without a Trust
Avoiding probate doesn't always require a trust. Learn about easy, low-cost methods like survivorship deeds and transfer on death designation affidavits to ensure your assets go to your desired beneficiaries without court involvement.
Learning About Leases: Letter of Intent
The first step of any commercial lease, whether as Tenant or as Landlord, is to set down the basic terms with a Letter of Intent (LOI). Learn about the essential elements of an LOI and how it can be binding or non-binding based on initial negotiations.
How to Remove a Mechanic’s Lien from Your Ohio Property
Discovering a mechanic’s lien on your property can be alarming—but Ohio law gives you ways to fight back. Learn how to remove a lien from your property.

