While everyone hopes otherwise, it is a sad reality that when marriages end, tempers between the two spouses often flare, and conflicts that may have long been buried come to a head. It is therefore not surprising in the course of a divorce that one side or the other...
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Unbundled Legal Services
"Unbundled legal services" is a relatively new phrase, however the concept has been around for a long time. In any particular case there are many components and phases. When you work with an attorney on an "unbundled" basis, you are only working with him for one...
Almost everybody can benefit from estate planning
We have to face that most people in the greater Cleveland area are not particularly well-to-do. They may have some modest savings, own a house and car and contribute to a 401(k), but they will not be leaving millions to their loved ones should they die.Still, even...
Mediation (dissolution)
Mediation is a process where the two parties, who are seeking to terminate their marriage, sit down with a neutral party (mediator) and they discuss all issues. It does not matter if the parties have children or not; all issues can be resolved by mediation. If the...
Marijuana possession still carries consequences in Ohio
You may have heard that Ohio is one of the states to have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. What exactly does this mean?It does not mean that possession of marijuana for recreational use is legal in Ohio. Rather, it means that jail time is not...
When can your landlord retain your security deposit?
Your landlord has a legal obligation to return your security deposit. However, there are a few circumstances in which they don’t have you repay you, for example: Unpaid rent or utilities: Your landlord can use your deposit money to pay for past due...