Divorce rates in the United States have gone downward in recent decades. While this trend applies to couples in most age groups, the notable exception is 55 years old and up. The so-called "grey divorce" trend continues to rise. Because of couples' age in this group,...
Year: 2021
Alcohol and drug abuse can impact custody agreements
The Kentucky courts generally favor joint custody. This is because child development experts agree that it is generally in the children's best interests to have both parents actively involved in raising them. Nevertheless, a parent's history of alcohol or drug abuse...
Facts about a Kentucky divorce based on irretrievable breakdown
In Kentucky, a couple who decides to end a marriage and move forward with a divorce can take advantage of the “no-fault” option. This generally means that they do not need to give a concrete reason as to why the marriage is ending. Saying that it is irretrievably...
For suspicious spouses, spying has never been easier
Whenever you are out in public in a larger city like Louisville or a suburb like La Grange, you are probably being watched. Security cameras are everywhere these days but are discreet enough that you may never notice. Then you get home, where nobody is taping you...
Do mothers get child custody more than fathers?
Divorce is difficult for every person who must go through the process, but it can be particularly heartbreaking for parents who see their children's lives change because of their relationship decisions. In Kentucky, parents can work out child custody agreements...
The process of splitting a home during divorce
The property division process during divorce can help divorcing couples divide all different types of property and assets they may own together. One significant example is how to split the family home when the time to divide property during the divorce has come. There...
What is the difference between marital and separate property?
Marriage is a legal relationship that two Kentucky residents can choose to enter by their own decision. People of all different backgrounds, economic situations, and ages choose to marry for a variety of different reasons. As such, the relationships that exist between...
The best interests of children in child custody cases
Decisions related to the custody of children can be difficult for both parents and kids to process. Whether pursuant to a divorce or separation, Kentucky parents can struggle to know how best to address their children's needs and their own expectations about parenting...
4 things to help you cope with contentious child custody matters
Without a doubt, the issue of child custody often brings high drama and conflict in contentious divorce situations. Sometimes, the parting spouses use their children as pawns, harming the youngsters emotionally as they grapple with confusion due to their love for both...
How we help our clients with divorce issues
Divorce is seldom an easy process. It becomes contentious quickly. This is why, at our firm, Pearson & Paris, P.S.C., in La Grange, we are the comprehensive provider of family law services, including divorce services. One-on-one client services During our free...