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Changes to Ohio law may increase chances of eligibility for record sealing or expungement of criminal records
by Tonya Sams In April, changes went into effect in Ohio to the record sealing and expungement law. This allows even more people to be eligible than before. The first change was clarifying the true definitions of “record sealing” and “expungement”. An expungement erases a criminal record. The record will be almost non-existent…
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Post-pandemic changes to Medicaid may impact coverage
by Tonya Sams The COVID pandemic caused numerous aspects of our lives to change. This included changes to Medicaid. Medicaid offers health coverage to millions of people nationwide including those with low incomes, disabilities, children, senior citizens, and pregnant women. The federal government created the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) which allowed those who…
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Legal Aid can help with Federal Income Tax issues
by Tonya Sams If you are having tax issues, you don’t have to navigate it alone – Legal Aid is here to help! Legal Aid’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) is a free legal service that helps to resolve taxpayer disputes with the IRS regarding federal income tax matters. Legal Aid attorneys can…
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Legal Aid Can Help with Rental Housing Questions
by Tonya Sams There are a number of questions that may come up when you are tenant of a rental property. Renters may feel that they have very few rights because they do that own the property that they dwell in. If tenants are unaware of their rights, they can be taken advantage of…
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Start 2023 right with help from Legal Aid
by Tonya Sams It’s time to enjoy the holiday season! 2022 is almost over, but it’s never too early to start getting your affairs in order for the new year and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland can help! Legal Aid has been offering free civil legal services to those with low incomes…
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Legal Aid will host its annual meeting with keynote remarks from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, December 2022) The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland will host its 117th Annual Meeting on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Cleveland. Legal Aid’s annual event will highlight hope, extend gratitude, and provide updates on high-impact community partnerships and initiatives. Additionally, Legal Aid…
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Civil protection orders can help keep domestic violence survivors safe
Civil protection orders can help keep domestic violence survivors safe by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, October 2022) Survivors of domestic violence may need to take extra precautions after leaving their abuser. Filing a civil protection order (CPO) is one way that you can protect yourself. A CPO can be filed with the Domestic Relations…
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New Neighborhood Housing Court Kiosk opens at the South Branch Library
New Neighborhood Housing Court Kiosk opens at the South Branch Library by Bruce Checefsky Plain Press, August 2022 Cleveland Housing Court and Cleveland Public Library have teamed up to bring the court to the community. Starting this month, the new Neighborhood Housing Court Kiosk at the South Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, located at…
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How to address lead paint and other conditions in rental properties
by Tonya Sams Plain Press, July 20220 When housing conditions are endangering your family, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by worry and fear. One common problem is the presence of lead in older homes. Most homes built prior to 1978 used paint that contained lead. Children exposed to lead poisoning may suffer from learning and behavioral…
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