Finding a good divorce lawyer might just be the most important step you take to secure your financial future. It’s definitely the first thing you should do as you consider whether to end your marriage. At Babbitt & Dahlberg, we’re here to help you make sound, objective decisions that could be overwhelming and potentially disastrous,…
When love turns to hate, all bets are off. The person you once adored is now someone you despise, maybe even fear — especially, perhaps, if you’re considering or discussing a divorce. While many splits, even the highly contested ones, can end amicably, some don’t. Some move beyond mean-spiritedness and even vengeance and toward something…
One of the most popular shows on Netflix is “Jessica Jones,” about a Marvel Comics superhero who by day is a private investigator charged by clients with finding evidence of extramarital affairs. You might not have access to a super-strong PI, but is spying on your spouse a good idea in a divorce? As Columbus,…
Brought to you by Columbus divorce lawyers Babbitt & Dahlberg No one goes into a marriage thinking it’ll eventually end in divorce. OK, almost no one. If you met your future spouse on a reality show, that might not bode well, and you probably suspect as much. But for most couples, it’s “’til death do…
Or, you might need a divorce attorney if … Chances are you know, somewhere deep down, what’s happening. Or you at least have your suspicions, though they might not be full-blown just yet. Maybe something simply feels off. If you think your spouse might be cheating on you, you shouldn’t immediately distrust your intuition, but…
So, divorce is imminent. You know you need a lawyer, but what should you bring, if anything, to that first meeting? “I generally don’t ask clients to bring much to the very first consultation,” said Attorney Gus Dahlberg, “because most of what we’re going to talk about I’m going to get through question and answer.”…
Your children didn’t have a say in your impending divorce, but should they get to decide where they will live after? You might say yes, particularly if your children are older and have a strong preference. But not so fast, said Attorney Gus Dahlberg, of the family-law firm Babbitt & Dahlberg. As it usually goes…
Seemingly minor missteps could have major consequences It’s October, and Halloween is coming, so let me tell you a scary story. “Parties who appear pro se are held to the same standard as litigants who are represented by counsel.” Those words might seem innocuous – maybe even self-evident – but they should strike fear into the heart of…
A Columbus family law attorney’s take on how the attention economy can affect your relationships I didn’t get my first cell phone until 2001. It was one of those walkie talkie-like push-to-talk phones that were popular around that time — a chunk of black and gray plastic, a numeric keypad with a “talk” button, and a…
Online tools can be useful, but be cautious As Ohio family law attorneys, we are often asked if the process of terminating a marriage can ever be made easier. Litigants complain because they see simple issues — “Why can’t we just equally divide our things and go our separate ways?” — become complex ones in…
