Kentucky Law Blog

The pandemic has impacted every marriage in one way or another. While living, working and raising children under one roof may have prompted some families to grow closer, it pushed others further apart. The specifics of each relationship are unique, but researchers found that couples who have been married for a shorter period are among the most likely to call it quits. This likely leads to some unique factors. Support will be minimal Those leaving a relatively new marriage will likely get less spousal support (traditionally known as alimony). Substantial support generally involves longer...

January is the start of the new year and new resolutions. For some, this means going to the gym more often or losing weight. Perhaps there are professional goals to work toward or major projects around the home that have waited long enough. January is also known as a month when couples get divorced. This is not entirely true – even simple divorces take longer than 30 days to negotiate, file paperwork and make other necessary arrangements. Nonetheless, there are specific reasons why there is a surge in the number of people who reach out to a family law attorney after the first of the year....

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. It can be due to year-end deadlines at work, more social and family obligations, or perhaps the sense of sadness brought on by all forced friendliness that seems to be everywhere. These points can be all the more acute if a parent or spouse goes through their first holiday season after a divorce. Generally speaking, it is a good idea to mix things up by attending a different church, volunteering at a non-profit, and especially starting new family traditions with the kids. Strategies for a fresh holiday season The above suggestions are...

It is common for one spouse to handle finances for the family. In fact, the other spouse may have no idea of the family’s take-home income, the value assets, investments, retirement plans and other things of value. Ignorance may even be bliss as long as the family lives comfortably, but it is not an option when dividing marital assets during a divorce. While family law attorneys are skilled at identifying hidden assets, spouses should still know what to look for even if they previously were uninvolved in the finances. Common examples Hidden assets could be an honest oversite, an intentional...

Parents’ separation and divorce will often have a seismic impact upon the family. They need to navigate parenting plans, adjust to living with divided assets, and other new arrangements. Parents will actually need to work harder at communicating, jointly making decisions on matters large and small, and coordinating the countless tasks involved in running a family. There are also adjustments that involve living alone or operating as a single parent. Avoid this type of behavior Whether it is a carryover from a dysfunctional marriage or difficulty adjusting to the new reality, parents can work...

The previous generations’ divorces often involved a husband breadwinner and a housewife who did not have a job outside the home. It meant that the husband would usually need to pay both child support to the wife who often had custody (or was the custodial parent) and alimony. Child support was supposed to only go toward paying the expenses of raising the child as a minor. Alimony, on the other hand, is a tool for limiting the unfair economic effect of divorce. This allowed the non-wage earner to maintain a lifestyle. The world is now a different place where both parents often actively...