Married couples in Kentucky who have recently separated may already have a sense of how daunting a divorce can be, especially if children are involved. However, there are some commonsense ways to ameliorate the process that are sometimes forgotten in the emotion of...
Year: 2019
Receiving protective orders in Kentucky
Victims of domestic abuse often feel they’ve lost control over their lives. That’s because their partner may watch and judge their every move. Unfortunately, this can lead to victims receiving verbal, physical or even sexual abuse from their abuser. According to a...
The emotional impact of digital stalking
Leaving an abusive marriage can be challenging enough. But in some cases, an abusive partner may find ways to track their former spouse's every move. While technology can add value and convenience to many people's lives, victims of digital stalking know the fear,...
Kentucky ranks as the sixth-highest state for divorce rates
Since people have been waiting longer to get married than before, marriage rates have been steadily decreasing. However, this is not the case among southern states, where marriage rates have stayed somewhat consistent compared to the decreasing national average....
Filing for divorce first could win you some advantage
You’re getting ready to file for divorce, but you’re not sure if the time is right. Your uncertainty could put you at a disadvantage if your partner beats you to the punch. Divorce can be hard, but it can get harder when your partner is the one serving the divorce...
3 Ways to prepare yourself for divorce mediation
If you want to settle conflict with your partner during a divorce but don’t want to go through court proceedings, mediation is an available option. In the mediation process, you and your partner sit down with an impartial third party — a mediator — to find solutions...
Recognize the signs of financial abuse in your relationship
A recent survey of 2,000 millennials found that 69% reported being financially abused by their partner to gain control or manipulate them in their relationship. Nearly a third of those said they were also abused by their partner, either physically or through...
Will child support payments increase if the other parent gets a raise?
When raising a child, both parents have a financial obligation to help and support them. For the custodial parent, they meet this obligation by directly spending their time and money on the child. Generally, the non-custodial parent sends child support payments to the...