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How do Ohio courts decide to allocate parental rights in child custody cases?

When parents are involved in a child custody case, they naturally want to know how parental rights are to be…

Mark Tipton

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We are planning to sell our house. How much money can we save on sales commissions by handling it for sale by owner?

In Ohio, a typical real estate agent’s sales commission is 5 – 6%.  This means that for every $100,000 of…

Mark Tipton

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I had a criminal conviction a number of years ago. What can be done to clean up my record?

In the past, you may have committed a crime that has proven to be out of character for you. You…

Mark Tipton

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My Ohio relative just died, and I agreed to pay the funeral and burial costs. Am I entitled to his property to help offset these expenses?

If you had an Ohio relative (or friend) who died without much property, and you have agreed in writing to…

Mark Tipton

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My nephew and niece have been living with me for more than a year. Do their parents have to consent to me adopting them?

If you have a minor child, such as a niece, nephew, or grandchild, living with you in Ohio for more…

Mark Tipton

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What happens with a probate estate when the debts exceed the assets?

If someone has died, and an estate is to be administered, the executor or executrix, also known as the fiduciary,…

Mark Tipton

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We have just had a death in the family. What should be done with our loved one’s property?

First of all, take some time to deal with the immediate consequences of your loved one’s death. Make appropriate arrangements…

Mark Tipton

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I just got a speeding ticket in Williams County, Ohio. What can I do?

As an attorney in Bryan, Ohio, I have heard this story quite often: “I was driving on the Ohio Turnpike…

Mark Tipton