Inheriting a Home: Probate and Title Steps Heirs Need to Know
Inheriting a Home: Probate and Title Steps Heirs Need to Know Does the Property Have to Go Through Probate? Whether a home has to go through Ohio probate generally depends […]
Divorce & the Family Home
Ohio Is an “Equitable Distribution” State, Not a 50/50 State A common misconception is that Ohio automatically splits marital property, including the family home, right down the middle in every […]
Are Party Plates Mandatory After a High-Test OVI in Cincinnati, Ohio?
What Cincinnati Drivers Need to Know About Restricted Plates After a High BAC Arrest Key Takeaways: Restricted "party plates" are required in Cincinnati high-test OVI cases when statutory conditions are […]
Fair Housing Basics Every Agent & Homeowner Should Know
The Federal Fair Housing Act The federal Fair Housing Act, part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, makes it illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, or financing of […]
How to Spot a Rental Scam Before You Wire a Deposit
The Warning Sign That Matters Most: Payment Before You’ve Seen the Place The single most reliable red flag across virtually all rental scams is being asked to pay a deposit, […]
Seller Disclosure Requirements in Ohio: What You Must Tell Buyers
Ohio’s Residential Property Disclosure Form Ohio law requires most sellers of residential real property to complete a Residential Property Disclosure Form and provide it to the buyer, generally before the […]
Ohio’s Comparative Negligence Law: How Shared Fault Affects Your Injury Claim
What Happens When Both Sides Share Blame? Car accidents and other injury cases aren’t always black and white. In many cases, more than one person contributes to what happened, and […]
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Ohio: What You Need to Know
When the Other Driver Can’t Pay for Your Injuries Ohio law requires drivers to carry liability insurance, but not everyone follows the rules, and even those who do often carry […]
Is a 90-Day Prison Cap Possible for a Technical F5 Violation in Ohio?
Understanding Ohio’s 90-Day Limit on Prison Time for Supervision Violations Key Takeaways: Yes, a 90-day prison cap is possible for a technical F5 violation in Ohio under Ohio Rev. Code […]
Prenuptial Agreements in Ohio: What Couples Should Know Before Marriage
Why More Ohio Couples Are Considering Prenups Prenuptial agreements used to carry a reputation as something only the wealthy or the distrustful needed. That’s changed. Today, couples increasingly use prenups […]