So you’ve been married for over 40 years. You have children, maybe even grandchildren, who have moved out of the house, and possibly out of town. You’ve retired and have taken on some new hobbies and interests. But the bond you once felt with your spouse has weakened over time and you aren’t content in…
Best Lawyers in America, an esteemed legal publication has named Jay Babbitt in their 24th edition! The first Best Lawyers in America was released back in 1983 as a way for those in the legal profession to rate and review their peers. The 2018 book zeroes in on the top 5% of all practicing lawyers…
On Monday, June 5, 2017, after nearly forty years in practice as a divorce attorney, I was given the opportunity to be admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. In one of the most moving and emotional experiences of my life, I was admitted as part of a group of…
A small business divorce can lead to big trouble. Here’s what to look out for. Separation was certainly not something you had in mind when you and your spouse started your business — and even if you had considered it, you probably also assumed you’d be able to work things out peacefully between the two…
Can I Get a Do-Over on My Dissolution? We’ve all made decisions that sounded great at the time, and have later grown to regret them. Would you consider the terms of your dissolution to be one of those decisions? Many couples enter into dissolutions to simply get the whole process of terminating their marriage over…
Ohio Family Law Outlines Standard Custody Arrangement for Holidays The holiday season is always different after a divorce. If you have joint custody of your child, you may be wondering exactly how different the holidays will be. Most Ohio counties have local domestic relations rules which lay out a standard guide for holidays that can…
As you go through a separation, you’re tasked with learning a lot in a short period of time—learning what to look for or what to expect from a family law attorney shouldn’t be on that list. During a divorce, there’s a tangled web of assets, responsibilities and obligations to straighten out. The purpose of a…
Cast your vote by July 14 As proud members of the Columbus community, we are humbled and honored to be nominated again for the Best Family Law Firm 2016 by Columbus CEO. Our first obligation as a Columbus family law firm is to help our clients overcome one of the most trying times in life,…
Recommendations from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers ask parents to evolve custody plans over time and always put children first. Traditionally, child custody plans called for children to live with their mother during the week and spend alternating weekends with their father. In more recent history, an equal, 50/50 custody plan has grown to…
Read the top myths about cohabitation, domestic partnerships and common law divorce in Ohio. A reporter at a daily newspaper once received a call from a reader concerned his recent marriage would end up in the paper. The marriage announcement couldn’t run in the paper, you see, because his kids believed he and his wife…
