The Ohio government has made it easier to sue contractors for bad work on homes, but the amount of money you can get from suing them is now less.

Spousal support in Ohio is not a fixed formula; it’s determined by a range of financial and personal factors. Learn about the key factors courts consider and why legal guidance is essential.

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

Ohio law offers three different legal paths when a marriage is ending: legal separation, dissolution, and divorce. This article explains how each option works and when one may make more sense than the others.

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

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.

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.

Living together for years does not automatically create a marriage in Ohio. This article explains the narrow exceptions and what courts look for when someone claims a pre-1991 common-law marriage exists.

Changing a child's name after paternity has been established requires careful consideration to ensure the decision serves the child's best interests. Learn how courts evaluate these cases and what parents should consider before filing.

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.

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.

Not sure whether you should file for divorce or dissolution in Ohio? This guide explains how each process works and what to consider when deciding which one fits.