In Ohio, the fate of an engagement ring depends on where you live. While the second district allows the receiver to keep the ring if the donor is at fault, other districts return the ring to the donor regardless of fault. Learn about the legal nuances and implications for marriage gifts.

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.

A dissolution is a faster, cheaper, and less adversarial way to obtain a divorce, but it requires mutual agreement on key issues. Learn about the essential elements and benefits of dissolution under Ohio law.

With the booming real estate market in Cleveland, choosing a trustworthy home contractor is crucial to avoid financial and legal messes. Learn essential tips to ensure your contractor is registered, licensed, and reliable.

Creating an entity like an LLC or corporation has many benefits, but businesses cannot represent themselves in court. Learn why hiring a lawyer is essential for legal actions involving your business.

The Ohio Court has invalidated the Cleveland Municipal Housing Court's rule requiring landlords to provide lead safe certification before evicting a tenant. Learn about the implications of this decision and how it affects the eviction process in Cleveland.

Prenuptial agreements allow couples to decide in advance how their money and property will be distributed if they get divorced. Learn about the essential requirements under Ohio law to ensure your prenup is enforceable.

Everyone can benefit from an estate plan, and it doesn't need to be complicated. Learn about the four essential elements of a basic estate plan to ensure your needs and values are heard when you can no longer express them.

Starting July 1, 2021, Ohio mandates that all residential home inspections be conducted by licensed inspectors. This new regulation offers potential relief for home buyers, including the ability to sue for negligent inspections and access the Home Inspection Recovery Fund.

Receiving a garnishment order can be alarming, especially if it's tied to a default judgment in a case you were unaware of. Learn how to challenge and potentially overturn such judgments by proving mistake, confusion, or lack of proper service.

In Ohio, a written and signed contract is essential for any real estate transaction to be enforceable. Without it, verbal agreements hold no legal weight, potentially leading to unenforceable contracts and significant challenges in court.

Are you worried about a loved one's declining mental health and unsure how to intervene? Discover the essential steps to obtain guardianship and ensure their safety, even when they resist medical evaluations.

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.

Disinheriting a child in Ohio requires more than just a simple exclusion in your will. Learn the legal steps and considerations to ensure your wishes are upheld and your estate is distributed as intended.

It's spring, and water is entering your house—maybe through the roof, siding, or basement. After inspection, you find out this issue has been ongoing for a long time, and the previous owner likely knew but didn't disclose it. What are your options?

Can parenting time be withheld due to COVID-19 concerns? Discover how Ohio's stay-at-home order impacts visitation rights and what legal actions can be taken if a parent refuses to comply with custody agreements.

You’re locked into a lease that auto-renewed. Or are you? Learn how Ohio’s statute of conveyances can be a powerful tool to exit an otherwise automatically renewing lease without financial penalty.

Struggling with a contractor who left your roof unfinished? Find out how municipal bonds can help you recover damages and ensure your roof is repaired.

Breaking up is hard enough, but what do you do with the house you bought together? Discover the options available to unmarried couples facing this dilemma and learn how to navigate the legal complexities involved.