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Welcome to the Ohio Law section of FindLaw's State Law collection. This section contains user-friendly summaries of Ohio laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of Ohio's official online statutes. Please select a topic from the list below to get started.

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  • Cincinnati Laws

    Living in Cincinnati can sometimes feel like one big party. Between going to Reds and Bengals games, and attending the Flying Pig Festival and the Ohio Jazz Festival, this rustbelt city is on the rise. However, even with all this excitement, resident...

  • Cleveland Laws

    Ever since a Cleveland DJ was the first person to use the term "rock and roll," Cleveland has maintained a love of music and all that comes with it. However, if the rock and roll lifestyle causes you to have a brush with the law, you may want to educ...

  • Columbus Laws

    Columbus is a fast-growing, city with a population of more than 700,000 and a long history. This state capital recently celebrated its bicentennial anniversary and keeps going strong. Just like any other large metropolis, the Columbus metropolitan ar...

  • Dayton Laws

    Located in the beautiful state of Ohio, the Dayton-Springfield area, combined with Greenville, has over one million residents. If you are facing a legal issue, FindLaw can help. Finding the best resources for your specific legal issue can be confusin...

  • How to for File Divorce in Ohio
    By Lina Guillen, Attorney | Reviewed by Lina Guillen, Attorney

    Find out more about starting the divorce process in Ohio. ...

  • Ohio
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    Note: While Ohio passed a new law significantly prohibiting most abortions (with an effective date of July 10, 2019), it will be subject to judicial review in state and/or federal courts. The courts can delay implementation of the law during the peri...

  • Ohio

    Lawsuits for medical malpractice, car accidents, product liability, and slip-and-fall accidents fall under the accident and injury legal practice. Workers' compensation also falls under this category, though seldom involves lawsuits. These types of c...

  • Ohio
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    Deciding to adopt a child is a big decision -- one that can involve an intimidating amount of legal processes and paperwork. Adoption laws historically have varied from state to state, but they are becoming more and more uniform throughout the U.S. B...

  • Ohio Adverse Possession Laws
    Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors.

    Basics of adverse possession law in the state of Ohio, which allows individuals who publicly inhabit and improve a home or other residence to obtain title to that property.

  • Ohio Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws
    Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors.

    Overview of what types of marriages are prohibited under Ohio law, such as blood relatives; plus a reference to common law marriages and and grounds for an annulment.

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