Every parent going through divorce worries about how the split will impact the children. Except for the very young, children hearing the news of the divorce will naturally feel sad, anxious or angry. They may have a hard time understanding how their lives will change....
What if a spouse makes false claims during the divorce?
It is not uncommon for a couple's marriage to wither as the focus turns to raising the family or their job. This can lead to collaborative divorces where their working relationship is still healthy even if the romance is gone. Then there are ones where the marriage...
Tips for making mediation work
Divorce mediation often offers many benefits to couples planning to divorce. There are different formats, but it is generally a collaborative approach where you and your spouse work collaboratively to find solutions for parenting time, division of assets and other...
Common symptoms of spouses with anger issues
Feeling anger is a natural emotion from time to time. Everyone should feel this way sometimes, regardless of their medication, workout routine or other stress-busting strategies. Getting mad may be appropriate and often put the body and mind on alert for necessary...
Invalidating a prenuptial agreement in Kentucky
Many couples in the Louisville area sign prenuptial agreements before they marry. While such agreements often appear to be the antithesis of the romantic intentions that caused couples to marry, such agreements are widely acknowledged to benefit both parties in the...
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...
What will the court consider when determining custody of your child?
Child custody can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. While every parent wants to support their child and do what is best for them, it is also important for parents to know the factors that the court will consider when determining child custody. What...
When might you need a prenuptial agreement?
As you approach your wedding, you probably have many details to consider about your life together, from where you will live to what your family will look like. Another detail that you may wish to consider is a prenuptial agreement. When might a prenuptial agreement...
Fathers can strengthen their chances of shared custody
It is now common for courts to award joint custody to parents who divorce. This supports the belief that it is in the children's best interests to have both parents actively involved. Nevertheless, the mother may feel otherwise on this issue, and push for full...
