Kelly Rochotte, Esq. Kelly Rochotte, Esq.

How to Choose a Contractor

In Cleveland, the real estate market is booming. However, many of the homes being snapped up by families and investors are also some of the oldest homes in the state. New homeowners and investors need competent contractors now more than ever. While there are many hardworking and experienced contractors, there are also many who should not be in the field.

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Bridget Sciscento, Esq. Bridget Sciscento, Esq.

Should I Get a Prenup?

Prenuptial agreements (prenups) are deals between people getting married. They allow couples to decide how they want their money and property distributed if they get divorced. Frequently, a person getting married wants a prenup if they have a good deal more money or property than the person they are marrying and want to protect that money or property.

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Nicholas Weiss Nicholas Weiss

Beating a Default Judgment In Ohio

Beating a Default Judgment In Ohio

You’ve just received a garnishment order. Someone is trying to take money out of your paycheck, your bank, or is filing a lien against you. They claim that they’ve got a judgment against you in a case you’ve never even heard of. You call the court and, sure enough, a default judgment was entered against you. Now what?

• Prove that you didn’t respond because of mistake or confusion

• Prove that you didn’t know about it, that you never received the original complaint

• If you do any of these three things you have a much better position to fight the judgement

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Family Law Nicholas Weiss Family Law Nicholas Weiss

Domestic Violence, What Do You Need to Know?

Domestic Violence is a terrible and all too present reality that has only been exacerbated in the time of COVID. With current social distancing measures in place, the victims can’t escape and the abusers have no other outlet.


Though certainly not a complete description, this post hopefully can provide some basic information to those needing information about what domestic violence is and how they can get started in obtaining a domestic violence protection order.

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