Living in Ohio, you’ve always had the space to have the pets you wanted. You have a dog that you love, raised award-winning horses and have many animals that rely on you. Today, you’re thinking about what might happen to your pets if you pass away. While you believe...
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3 reasons landlords can evict tenants under Ohio law
Unless you have a verbal agreement, as the landlord, your lease and state law limit your rights regarding the rental property. You will likely have to give your tenant notice anytime you need to enter unless there is a true emergency. There are also only a handful of...
Do you need a living will declaration in your estate plan?
No one likes to imagine something unpleasant happening to themselves or to family members. However, considering possible issues that might arise is important for people who have responsibilities to others in a legal, social or financial sense. Estate planning involves...
3 steps to resolve a business contract dispute
Every contract that you execute has an impact on your business. When you hire a new employee or find a new vendor, that could be a major opportunity for your business. However, you could find yourself in a scenario where the other party to a contract fails to meet...
How do you solve a dispute about your property’s boundary?
Maybe you've always had a friendly relationship with your neighbors, or perhaps the most interaction you've had involved waving at one another from your driveways. Regardless of your existing relationship with the people whose property abuts your own, things will...
Updated divorce laws in Ohio
Going through a divorce requires that you have a good understanding of the divorce laws that apply in your state. Your divorce process will depend on what state you are filing for divorce in - some states demand that marital assets are divided equally between spouses,...
When can I request a child custody modification?
There can be many situations where a parent is unhappy with the child custody arrangement for their child. But not all of these situations mean that the parent can do anything about it. For example, if a parent has been abusing drugs and their child has been removed...
Providing clarity, dispelling myths regarding estate planning
Some articles and reports on estate planning lead off with a statement that many people find the topic challenging and even intimidating. Candidly, they do. Moreover, a good number of individuals and families in Ohio and nationally view the estate planning realm as a...
