Kentucky Law Blog

At this point, most of us have heard the big news from Tuesday night, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are heading for divorce. This is sad, but not entirely, unexpected news. Though, some may have noticed that their primary residence is not owned jointly by Kim and Kanye, which could prove problematic in their subsequent property division process. Bifurcated property In this case, Page Six reported that Kim owns the land under their Calabasas house, as well as the surrounding properties, but Kanye owns the home itself and all improvements. Though, reportedly, both Kim and Kanye have spent a...

When a Kentucky couple decides to divorce, there are a litany of issues that will be part of the process and may be in dispute. Although children will come to the forefront with custody and visitation and spousal maintenance will be a concern, property division can be a major topic about which the sides may disagree. The disparity between marital property and non-marital property can be a source of confusion especially if certain items were accrued after the couple were married. Having legal assistance in these circumstances may be essential to address any property disputes. Determining what...

There are few events more difficult in life than divorce, and it is important to understand the financial implications as well. While property division will depend on the state in which the couple resides, there are a few basic laws to be aware of before beginning such a proceeding in Kentucky. Kentucky is a “no fault” state, meaning that no proof of wrongdoing is necessary to claim that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Either spouse must be a resident of Kentucky for at least six months before filing, and also a resident of the county in which they are filing for divorce. The couple...

Divorces happen each day for more reasons that this post can list. While some Kentucky residents leave their marriages due to the wrongful acts of their partners, others choose to terminate their marriages because they simply do not enjoy being committed to their partners. Individuals do not need specific reasons to get divorced because the state includes no-fault divorce among its laws. A no-fault divorce is not based on bad or unlawful conduct. This post will explore what no-fault divorce means and how individuals can use it to achieve their divorce goals. This post is not provided as...

Regardless of whether you initiate it, divorce can be a complex emotional and financial transaction that can have serious ramifications for years, perhaps even decades, to come. But there is a path forward. It might not sound possible right now, but there are things you can do to protect yourself, your children, and your future. It all starts with taking care of yourself. Know how to cope with divorce The emotional toll of divorce can send shockwaves across nearly every aspect of your life. As such, you need to know how to cope with divorce in an emotional way that allows you to find...