Longer visits with more normal days than adventure days makes it feel like home instead of vacation.

If your marriage is ending in Northeast Ohio, understanding your options is crucial. Learn about legal separation, dissolution, or divorce and explore what path may be right for your situation.

If the thought of interacting with your ex during pick-ups and drop-offs has you feeling uneasy, you're not alone.

The process of contesting a will can be both intricate and emotionally draining, involving not just legal issues, but also family matters.

Beginning back on February 6, 2024, if you purchase a property in Cleveland, the seller is required to provide a special certificate that will inform you of any issues with the property, such as whether it has been flagged by the City of Cleveland for lead-related concerns.

Courts can issue temporary orders regarding custody and parental rights when certain conditions are met, such as a request made through a complaint or motion.

Determining which court has jurisdiction over child custody and care during a divorce or legal separation is crucial.

Usually, ending a marriage through dissolution is the easiest route, but sometimes, you have no choice but to file for divorce. Learn when divorce may be necessary to protect your rights and resolve disputes.

If you or your spouse are hesitant to move forward with divorce and believe there is still hope for your marriage, conciliation may be an option worth considering.

When you hire a homebuilder, they must do a good job. This means they need to work like any skilled worker would.

Fraudulent misrepresentation happens when someone lies about an important fact, and another person believes this lie and gets hurt because of it.

An option contract gives you the chance to buy property later, without having to do it right away.

Marriage comes with legal responsibilities to support and take care of each other, and failing to do so can have serious consequences.

In Ohio, common law marriages established before October 10, 1991, are still recognized, but new common-law marriages are no longer permitted. Learn about the criteria for establishing a common law marriage and the importance of formalizing marital relationships through legal channels.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.