Answering Questions About COVID-19 and Custody Orders As of the time of this post, Ohio is under a stay-at-home order. Most Ohioans have been directed to refrain from going to work, from traveling on non-essential business, or from coming into direct contact with people outside of their immediate household. So how does that impact families…
Many of our clients have asked us how their cases and parenting arrangements will be impacted by the State of Ohio’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. While the situation is fluid and ongoing, we now have a better idea of how one court system will react. Effective March 16, 2020, and for…
Is the Divorce Rate Dropping? Our sources say? Yes. According to Time Magazine, the divorce rate is the lowest it’s been in almost 40 years. What’s different, you might ask? It’s not because people aren’t getting married. Marriages were on the rise in 2015. So what’s up with all “happily-ever after” going on these days? Let’s…
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…
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…
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…
You called your Columbus divorce attorney—time for a Netflix marathon There are times during a breakup when what you really need is a movie to make you laugh or cry, and remind you that you’re not alone in your experience. Blogger Beth Hemila writes that when women shared their favorite divorce and breakup movies with…
Our Comprehensive Guide Will Get You Through Your Separation No one plans for a divorce. It’s never even an option — until it is. What once seemed impossible is now inevitable, and when that fate’s thrust upon you, for whatever reason, how do you cope? You weren’t prepared for this, because who is? As divorce…
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…
