Kentucky Law Blog

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 married people can look quite different depending on where the partners are in their various stages of life. To this end, some couples get married when neither partner has much money or any property, though others may get married after growing their own assets and wealth independently. The property and assets that a person has...

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 initial consultation and ongoing throughout the divorce, we intently listen to our client’s goals, fears and expectations. This allows us to develop a customized and individualized action plan to implement a legal strategy designed to achieve our clients’ goals and objectives. What we can help with Let’s face it, this time is going to...

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 order to legally end their unions, but as with all the posts on this blog, no part of this post should be used as legal advice. A dedicated family law attorney can provide their client with all the answers they need about their specific divorce case. Grounds for divorce Individuals who wish to divorce must provide legal bases 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 acquired during the marriage is considered marital property. Businesses started during the course of the marriage, and businesses started prior to the marriage but that increase in value during the marriage, may also be considered marital property and can be divided between the two spouses in a divorce. There are a few ways you can...

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 dividends in helping kids adjust to their new family dynamic. How do kids react to divorce? While each child is unique, the psychological impact typically fosters common feelings among children in these age groups: Preschool: Very young kids are often confused about why they are living in two separate households. They can wonder if mom...

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 difficult. Despite this fact couples still do need to divide all of their marital assets they acquired during the marriage during the divorce. This process starts with determining the amount and types of marital assets the couple have in their possession. The assets people need to determine can be bank accounts, retirement...