How one politician’s divorce lawyers are protecting his $30 million fortune, and the laws against multiple marriages A divorce in Guam. A marriage to a prominent Florida politician. Accusations of abuse. Claims of bigamy. Sounds more like the plot of an episode of “House of Cards,” but it’s the ongoing story of outspoken liberal congressman,…
How to deal with your spouse and find the right Ohio family law attorney for your split When you’re a stay-at-home mom facing divorce, you’ve got a number of challenges on your plate, like finding a new job while making sure that you can still take care of your kids. On top of that, you…
Gus Dahlberg offers tips to those who suspect their spouse is involved For many people, the Ashley Madison account hack is a fascinating trainwreck that’s already taken down one celebrity. But the sheer breadth of people who had Ashley Madison accounts makes the entire ordeal more real — and potentially life-changing — for countless others,…
What does this Supreme Court ruling mean for our state? At long last, it’s here: this morning, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states to permit same-sex marriages prospectively and to recognize same-sex marriages lawfully performed out-of-state. Justice Anthony Kennedy’s majority opinion provides for some stirring…
Take advice from a Columbus divorce attorney As spring approaches, wedding season is on the horizon. For those considering tying the knot, our attorneys have compiled suggestions based on studies and data that could help your marriage last (ultimately lowering your chances of getting divorced). To keep up-to-date with Babbitt & Dahlberg news and advice, Like our Facebook page.…
Could it be time to walk away from your marriage? How do you know a marriage is over? Is it when one spouse moves out, when there’s constant bickering, or when someone simply stops trying? While most couples long to save a rocky marriage, sometimes the wisest choice is to split. If you’ve constantly approached…
Studies show that a peaceful single-parent family could be healthier than a married war zone Research shows that conversations between unhappy couples are morphing from “Can we work it out?” to “Should we work it out?” Two-thirds of respondents to a Pew Research Center survey agreed that children develop better within a two-parent household. However,…
Trust Babbitt & Dahlberg to help guide you to financial independence Bank accounts, bills, check books. It’s not uncommon for one partner in a marriage to be “in charge” of managing all of the household finances. But that often means the other partner may find himself or herself in unfamiliar territory when faced with a divorce. New…
You want a divorce but how long will it take? That depends on you. Are you facing divorce, or in the middle of one? “How long will this take?” is probably one of the first questions you’ve asked yourself. Believe it or not, how swift—or drawn out—your divorce may be lies largely in your hands.…
Finding the right Columbus divorce attorney can help the whole family. Though it might seem counterintuitive, divorce — like marriage — is a family affair. Even infants can sense tension between parents. Recognizing what your child is going through, and the kind of support he or she needs at different developmental stages of life, is…
