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...

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...

Divorce is an emotional process, but it is also a legal process. To legally end a marriage in Kentucky, individuals must meet certain requirements and fulfill specific conditions. This post will introduce some of the important steps that individuals must complete in...

It takes a lot to own a small business. Many small business owners pour their life savings and countless hours into their business, only to have to share it with their ex-spouse in the divorce. Kentucky is an equitable distribution state, meaning that any property...

Divorce is stressful for everyone involved, but especially for children. While each child is different, many kids recover faster than others. The positive news is that when Kentucky parents work in unison to reduce the effects of divorce, those efforts can pay...

During a marriage couples in Kentucky share a life together. However, if they divorce they must split that life they shared together. This is not always an easy process and often it is also an emotional time in everyone’s lives which can make the process even more...

For those in a loving relationship after the last 12 months, congratulations! However, for those couples who are not currently in marriage bliss (and, if media reports are any indication, are in the vast majority of married couples), we have three tips to help craft a...

Family matters are always complex, but for people in Kentucky and across the nation, the ongoing health crisis has stoked fundamental changes in the way many people live. Not only have finances been strained and work life radically altered, but children are impacted...

A family law court order is a serious thing, of course. A divorce-linked decree relevant to child custody, visitation, a parenting plan, relocation, support or any other matter spells out legal rights and duties. It is not an advisory declaration that merely seeks to...

Dividing marital property can be one of the messiest aspects of a Kentucky divorce, and anticipation of going through such a process can be a great source of pre-divorce anxiety. Knowing about how Kentucky law provides for the division of marital assets can, however,...