Visitation with step-children after divorce possible in Ohio The end of a marriage can be a difficult time in the lives of the former couple, even if – or maybe especially if – you’ve ended a previous marriage. If you’ve been in that situation before, you already know you need to seek the advice of…
Advice from a Columbus Divorce Lawyer on this crucial limbo period A lot of life happens between the moment you file for divorce and the day it’s finalized. This period could range from months to years, depending on the court, how much research needs to be completed to determine and value the marital assets, and…
The end of a marriage is an emotional time. You may be considering taking this step – or already searching for someone you can trust to guide you through the process. Choosing the right law firm to represent your interests is vital. Babbitt & Dahlberg provides more than 45 years of combined experience supporting clients…
As soon as you call off the relationship, seek professional guidance and help The reason is simple; you don’t know what you don’t know. During the period after you separate, but before you are divorced, there are a lot of unknowns, where every part of your life is up in the air. In this crucial…
This year, June 26 marks the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision legalizing marriage for same-sex couples in Obergefell v. Hodges. While many of the unions were between long-time committed couples, young same-sex couples may soon discover what married heterosexual couples already knew: Sometimes a “happy ending” can be elusive. Interests change. Compatibility is…
If you’re divorcing a narcissist, chances are he or she won’t go quietly into the night. Narcissists are self-centered, full of themselves, and boastful. They’re also unable to empathize or tune in emotionally to another’s needs, which makes your soon-to-be ex more likely to seek revenge, whether through the courts or elsewhere. (The world revolves…
Plus, steps you can take to make sure your divorce ends amicably Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale recently reached a divorce settlement that was by all accounts amicable. Despite the lack of a prenup that could have given the Ham Face rocker half of his pop-star ex’s assets, the final agreement was not equitable —…
Columbus divorce lawyers share the craziest things couples have nearly come to blows over during their divorce. It’s not unusual for divorcing couples to fight over things like a pet, car or house. But sometimes contentious divorces feature disputes over the bizarre. As Columbus divorce lawyers, we’ve seen our share of disputes over the most…
It’s been said that navigating a divorce can feel like walking through a minefield. Most assume this is because of the raw emotions that bubble up when an intimate relationship falls apart. While that’s certainly true, in our experience as Columbus family law attorneys, divorce can often feel most overwhelming when decisions need to be…
The only constant, it’s been said, is change. Sooner or later, you’re probably going to have to change your custody plan. Life interrupts, right? Maybe you got a new job that affects your parenting schedule. Maybe you’ve come down with a serious illness, or are starting a new family. Changing your custody plan sounds simple…
