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Generally, if the Court does not release you on your own recognizance, a monetary amount will be set that can be deposited with the Court to secure your release. Most Courts expect a Defendant to post bond through a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman is someone to whom...
A Felony is any charge in Ohio that is punishable by 12 or more months in prison. Felony charges are processed through the Court of Common Pleas. A misdemeanor charge in Ohio is punishable by no more than 6 months in the County Jail. Misdemeanor charges can be...
WHO HAS TO GO TO COURT? In a dissolution, you and your spouse both must go to court and testify briefly. In a divorce, the person seeking the divorce has to appear in court with at least one witness; the other person often will not appear in court if the case is...
WHAT IS SETTLEMENT?A settlement is an agreement between the parties as to how everything involved in the case is to be resolved. If a settlement is basically fair and equitable to both parties, the court will probably adopt it into its Order. If a settlement is too...
Many people, for one reason or another, have a number of questions about matrimonial law. And the word "divorce" itself has been something which has stricken awe and fear into the hearts of many of us. The greatest reason for the questions, awe and fear is simply that...
That one is a loaded question in many ways. But, usually the answer to that is a big NO! All too often, once a contract has been signed, the terms have already been legally agreed upon, and are not subject to modification unless both parties agree. In fact, many times...
This is a question many people ask. Many times an individual can pass his property to his heirs in a manner that does not require a will, for example by naming a "payable on death" beneficiary, by giving the property away during life or setting up a trust during life....
There are three different proceedings that can be utilized to terminate your marriage in Ohio. The first way is a "Dissolution" proceeding. This proceeding requires the preparation of a "Separation Agreement" that resolves all issues between the parties. There can be...
In Ohio, most traffic charges (speeding or driving under the influence, for example) and lower level misdemeanor charges are handled at the Municipal Court level. Generally, the first hearing at which you will appear is the "arraignment." This is the court appearance...
Generally speaking, yes you do!A lot of people list real estate with real estate brokerage firms, and sign a document commonly called a "listing agreement." That document has very important legal rights and obligations set forth within it, and if you are not familiar...