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...
Year: 2020
What is an annulment and when is it appropriate?
For some people who want to end their marriage, a divorce is not enough. Your marriage might have happened in circumstances that could invalidate it, and you may believe a divorce will not do enough to disconnect you from your spouse. In this case, you may feel...
The role of the child custody evaluation
If your children are the most important thing in your life, then a child custody dispute might have you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. That’s understandable given the stakes involved. After all, the outcome of a child custody matter can have a profound impact not...
Property division during divorce in Kentucky
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...
The basic of a no-fault Kentucky divorce
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...
How can I leave an abusive spouse?
Domestic abuse, whether of a spouse, an intimate partner, grandparents or children is painful and scarring. In a marriage, it affects not only the abused partner but also the children. Domestic violence can be either or both an act of violence and a threat, and...
Steps to take when leaving an abusive spouse
Domestic violence in a marriage affects not only the abused partner but also the children and extended family. Domestic violence is too often a chronic pattern of behavior from the abuser that family members learn to tolerate. Experts estimate that domestic violence...
Consider Kentucky Law Before Relocating with the Kids
Since your divorce, you have been working hard, focusing on your career while guiding your children through school. Things have been tough, but you have been happy. In fact, your company just recognized your effort and wants to promote you. There is just one catch —...
Take care of yourself emotionally during a divorce
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...
How social media posts can compromise divorce negotiations
Divorce is a very personal and intimate process. A couple going through a divorce must navigate decades of financial records, insurance policies, deeds, and estate planning documents. Couples often rehash old grievances while they manage frayed emotions and a...