Ohio: What a Dismissal With Prejudice Means in a Partition Case
Understanding a Dismissal With Prejudice in an Ohio Partition Case Clear, practical answers for non-lawyers. This is educational information only — not legal advice. Detailed answer When a court dismisses a partition action "with prejudice," the dismissal is final and the same claim generally cannot be refiled against the same parties. In plain terms: the […]
Read article →How to Force Sale or Division of Co-Owned Property After Divorce in Ohio
Options to Force Sale or Division of Real Property You Still Co-Own After Divorce (Ohio) Detailed Answer If you and your former spouse still own real property together after divorce, you have several paths to end the joint ownership. The main options are: voluntary resolution (sale or buyout), refinancing or deed transfer, or a court-ordered […]
Read article →Selling a Co‑Owned Property in Ohio to Cover Funeral and Property Tax Expenses
How to sell a co-owned property under Ohio law so sale proceeds can cover funeral and property tax expenses This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, what steps co‑owners can take under Ohio law to sell jointly owned real estate and use the proceeds to pay funeral costs and property taxes. This is general information […]
Read article →Ohio: Filing a Partition Action to Force Sale of a Deceased Parent's House
Disclaimer This information is educational only and is not legal advice. It explains general Ohio law about partition actions and common steps people take. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Ohio attorney. Detailed Answer Below is a plain-language, step-by-step explanation of how a person in Ohio commonly proceeds when they want to […]
Read article →Ohio: How a Court-Ordered Sale Works in a Partition Action
Partition Sales Under Ohio Law: What Happens When Co-Owners Cannot Divide Real Property Disclaimer This information is educational only and not legal advice. For guidance tailored to your situation, consult a licensed Ohio attorney. Detailed Answer When people jointly own real estate in Ohio and cannot agree on continued joint ownership, one owner can ask […]
Read article →Ohio: How to Offer to Buy Out Co-Owners in a Partition Case Before Court Orders a Sale
Detailed answer When co-owners of real property in Ohio face a partition action, they do not have to wait for a court-ordered sale. Ohio law allows co-owners to reach a voluntary buyout or settlement any time before the court finally disposes of the property. The partition statutes (Ohio Rev. Code Chapter 5307) govern how a […]
Read article →Ohio: What to Do When an Heir Refuses to Move Out of Inherited Property
When an heir living in inherited Ohio property refuses to move or sell: What you need to know Short answer: If you and another heir own Ohio real estate together and the heir living in the house won’t leave or agree to sell, you can ask an Ohio court to divide the property or order […]
Read article →Ohio: Options When a Co-Owner Asks the Court to Sell the House Without Buyout Terms
Detailed Answer If a co-owner (including a former spouse) asks an Ohio court to sell real property but does not ask the court to set specific buyout terms, you still have several legal and practical options. The right route depends on the legal context (a partition action between co-owners, or a divorce/property division), the ownership […]
Read article →Ohio: Step-by-Step Guide to Refinancing and Buying Out a Co‑Owner
Detailed Answer Short overview: When one co-owner wants to keep real property and remove the other owner, the usual path is for the buying owner to refinance the mortgage in only their name and use the loan proceeds to buy out the other owner’s ownership interest. Under Ohio law, you can also ask a court […]
Read article →Ohio — Risks of Granting a Life Estate Instead of Selling the Property
Detailed Answer — What granting a life estate in Ohio really means and the risks you take When one co-owner grants the other a life estate instead of selling the property, the grantor (or the grantor’s heirs) keeps a remainder interest while the life tenant gets the right to possess and use the property for […]
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