In most cases, no. However, under limited circumstances, Ohio could recognize a common law marriage that was entered in Ohio prior to 1991 or a valid out-of-state common law marriage.

Common law marriage, a union formed through mutual consent and cohabitation without obtaining a marriage license or ceremony, has long been a subject of legal debate across various jurisdictions. In Ohio, like many other states, the recognition and enforcement of common-law marriages are subject to specific legal criteria and requirements. Understanding the legality of common-law marriage in Ohio requires an examination of state statutes, court decisions, and established legal principles.

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.

The easiest way to avoid probating estate assets is to put those assets in a trust. This, however, is also an expensive and cumbersome way to do it, that typically requires numerous transfers and funding steps to put all of the assets inside.

The first step of any commercial lease, whether as Tenant or as Landlord, is to set down the basic terms of how you want the lease to work.

In Cleveland, the real estate market is booming. However, many of the homes being snapped up by families and investors are also some of the oldest homes in the state. New homeowners and investors need competent contractors now more than ever. While there are many hardworking and experienced contractors, there are also many who should not be in the field.

Prenuptial agreements (prenups) are deals between people getting married. They allow couples to decide how they want their money and property distributed if they get divorced. Frequently, a person getting married wants a prenup if they have a good deal more money or property than the person they are marrying and want to protect that money or property.

Beating a Default Judgment In Ohio

You’ve just received a garnishment order. Someone is trying to take money out of your paycheck, your bank, or is filing a lien against you. They claim that they’ve got a judgment against you in a case you’ve never even heard of. You call the court and, sure enough, a default judgment was entered against you. Now what?

• Prove that you didn’t respond because of mistake or confusion

• Prove that you didn’t know about it, that you never received the original complaint

• If you do any of these three things you have a much better position to fight the judgement

How important is it to have a written contract when buying or selling a house? tldr:VERY

Domestic Violence is a terrible and all too present reality that has only been exacerbated in the time of COVID. With current social distancing measures in place, the victims can’t escape and the abusers have no other outlet.

Though certainly not a complete description, this post hopefully can provide some basic information to those needing information about what domestic violence is and how they can get started in obtaining a domestic violence protection order.

A question that has come up recently. I want to disinherit a child in my will. Can I do that in Ohio?