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St. Patrick's Day and Divorce
Don’t Rely on the Luck of the Irish to Protect Your Case on St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is a great holiday to celebrate with friends and family, and the only time of year to drink as much green beer as anyone could want. When you are recently separated, divorced, or involved in another…
Read MoreDivorce and Children: Why is my child so stressed?
What about Your Divorce is Causing Your Child’s Stress: First Look in the Mirror When you are in the divorce process, in a failing marriage, or experiencing other hard times in life, you are likely very stressed. Parents often try to hide life’s harsh realities from their children, keeping the scary, ugly facts to themselves. Parents…
Read MoreFree Legal Advice: Don't Listen to It!
DANGER, DANGER! – Free legal advice can cost you a lot! When you have problems in your life you likely talk it out with your friends and family. However, for legal advice you should only be seeking the advice of a licensed attorney in Ohio. Attorneys often offer free legal advice about divorce and other legal…
Read MoreCurbside Pick-up: Not a Good Idea for Divorce
DIVORCE: Kicking your spouse to the curb – make sure you don’t put their stuff there. Often in movies or commercials when couples split-up, the wife starts throwing all the husband’s stuff into the yard, or puts it in the trash. While this is a funny scene in a commercial or movie, in reality it…
Read MoreDivorce and Safety Issues: Domestic Violence
Get Help and Get Your Life Back – Don’t let domestic violence continue another day! If you find yourself in an abusive relationship, GET OUT! Call 911! Call a friend! Call anyone who will help you! Do whatever it takes to get away from your abuser. Domestic violence is a crime that destroys families today…
Read More10 Commandments of Divorce Court
1. Thou shalt not bring your child to divorce court. The ultimate interest of the divorce court is the best interest of the child. Unless it is requested by the divorce court, bringing your child to the court with you is not in the best interest of the child. Children do not need to be…
Read MoreProtecting Your Mental Health
Divorce can be awful. Do not suffer alone. If you feel the need to access mental health counselors for you or your loved ones, speak to your attorney about how to get help. At Babb & Rowland, our attorneys have served on the board of TCN-BHS, Greene County’s Mental Health provider for over 10 years.…
Read MoreDon't Listen to Them: Your Soon to be Ex
Your Soon to be Ex – Don’t Listen to their Lies or Legal Advice! I have written previous articles on the importance of not listening to the free legal advice of friends and family, unless of course they are a licensed attorney in Ohio (check out the article Free Legal Advice: Don’t Listen to It! ).…
Read MoreStalking or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order (SSOOPO)
If you or a family member fear for your safety because you are being threatened with harm, followed, or harassed by a person (relative or stranger), you can apply for a Stalking or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order (hereinafter SSOOPO). The governing statute for a Stalking or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order is Ohio Revised Code…
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