The N.P. Weiss Law Blog
Understanding Ohio’s New Home Remodeling and Repair Law: What Homeowners Need to Know
Planning a home remodeling or repair project in Ohio? As of January 1, 2025, a new law requires contracts for projects costing $25,000 or more to meet specific requirements, ensuring clearer agreements and better protection for homeowners.
Navigating the Discovery Process: A Guide for Law Firm Clients
Navigate the discovery process with ease and save on legal fees by understanding the pretrial phase of gathering and sharing evidence. This guide provides essential information on how to efficiently manage discovery in civil cases.
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.
Landlord Woes: When Your Tenant Files a Bankruptcy Stay During an Eviction Action
Steps landlords can take when a tenant files for bankruptcy during an eviction action in Ohio, and how to navigate the complexities of the legal process.
Understanding Ohio’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act and Its Implications for Businesses
Ohio’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ODTPA) is crucial for protecting consumers and businesses from unfair practices. Learn how this legislation can help safeguard your operations and maintain fair competition.
Easier to Sue Contractors in Ohio, But Payouts Are Smaller
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.
Determining Spousal Support in Ohio Divorce Cases
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.
Should the Kids Stay with One Parent Longer?
Longer visits with more normal days than adventure days makes it feel like home instead of vacation.
Ending a Marriage in Ohio: Legal Separation, Dissolution, or Divorce
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.
Do I Have to Talk to My Ex When He Picks Up the Kids for the Holidays?
If the thought of interacting with your ex during pick-ups and drop-offs has you feeling uneasy, you're not alone.
My Partner and I Are Moving in. Do I Need a Formal Rental Agreement?
If you found a roommate on Craigslist, you would use a contract to define how much rent each person pays and who pays for utilities. The same is true when you move in with your partner. It’s a way to protect both yourself and your partner.
What Should I Anticipate When Contesting a Will?
The process of contesting a will can be both intricate and emotionally draining, involving not just legal issues, but also family matters.
I Bought a Property in Cleveland with Lead Problems. Can I Undo the Sale?
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.
Child Custody Modifications in Ohio
Modifying a custody order in Ohio requires meeting specific legal standards, including a significant change in circumstances and ensuring that the modification is in the child's best interest.
Can a Court Make Temporary Orders in Custody?
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.
How is Custody Determined?
Determining which court has jurisdiction over child custody and care during a divorce or legal separation is crucial.
Knowing When Divorce is the Best Option
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.
Can a Divorce Court Help Save Our Marriage? Maybe!
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.

