Kentucky Law Blog

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 happier marriage. Support, support, support Many think that one of the top reasons for a divorce is infidelity. After all, infidelity is a hot topic that makes for good television, but often, divorce is tied to some major (often, catastrophic) life event. These major life events, like deaths and major illnesses, test marriage...

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 and the overall lifestyle is substantially different. Recent research has assessed how people are coping with the circumstances and how it might impact the future. People who are dealing with their own challenges at home might want to consider the analysis. Divorce rates have seemingly declined, but that might be circumstantial...

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 guide divorcing spouses; rather, it is a judicial edict that is expected to be adhered to. Most parents do just that, for multiple and obvious reasons. For starters, it is generally close input from moms and dads in the first place that centrally dictates the rules and processes set forth in an order. Moreover, there is an...

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, alleviate much of the anticipated stress. Basics of property division laws in Kentucky Kentucky is not a “community property” state, that is, a state where all marital property is divided 50/50. Instead, Kentucky is what is known as an “equitable distribution” state when it comes to marital property. The judge or referee who is...

At this point, most of us have heard the big news from Tuesday night, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are heading for divorce. This is sad, but not entirely, unexpected news. Though, some may have noticed that their primary residence is not owned jointly by Kim and Kanye, which could prove problematic in their subsequent property division process. Bifurcated property In this case, Page Six reported that Kim owns the land under their Calabasas house, as well as the surrounding properties, but Kanye owns the home itself and all improvements. Though, reportedly, both Kim and Kanye have spent a...

When a Kentucky couple decides to divorce, there are a litany of issues that will be part of the process and may be in dispute. Although children will come to the forefront with custody and visitation and spousal maintenance will be a concern, property division can be a major topic about which the sides may disagree. The disparity between marital property and non-marital property can be a source of confusion especially if certain items were accrued after the couple were married. Having legal assistance in these circumstances may be essential to address any property disputes. Determining what...