But first, what is legal separation? When you’re separating from a spouse, but not quite to the point where divorce is an option, you’ll most likely have one of two questions: Can I date? And what happens to debt during the separation? The answer to both will largely depend on what type of separation you…
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…
Whether your income has taken a hit or your ex got that big raise, an Ohio family law attorney can help Think you’re stuck with the child support agreement the court dished out in your divorce settlement? If you’re the parent tasked with paying support but your paycheck keeps shrinking, or if you’re on the…
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…
When your past affects your custody case, Ohio family law attorneys team up with criminal defense lawyers A guest blog post from Stephen Palmer, criminal defense attorney and owner and partner of Yavitch & Palmer Co., L.P.A. Crime, generally speaking, is based on excess. Most people who find their way to a criminal defense attorney…
From divorce proceedings to planning for the inevitable, learn how to protect yourself and your family You’ve crossed the first hurdle: saying it’s over. The hard (and often most contentious) work begins when it’s time to begin negotiations over property divisions and support obligations. But splitting from your ex is much more than taking what’s…
How your Ohio family law firm can help you transition back into the workforce after divorce “How will I support my kids?” If you’re a stay-at-home mom facing divorce, this is undoubtedly the question that rings in your mind. While dipping your toe back into the job market can be a bit intimidating, it’s the…
When your network is less than supportive, turn to divorce lawyers in Columbus, Ohio to help navigate the waters of your new family dynamic. As if ending your marriage weren’t enough of a hurdle, confronting a disapproving family can feel like the final straw. While you’re coming to terms with your new day-to-day life, your…
