Lexington Kentucky Family Legal Blog
How can you divorce without a laundry list of problems?
If you are in the middle of a divorce, there is no reason why you should not be interested in how to make your divorce the least painful you can. Forbes has tips on how to have a divorce with fewer issues. You cannot spend your time looking at your ex-partner as your...
How do I know if I am the biological father of my child?
The question many people now ask in response to this is, “Does it matter?” It may sound like an insult, but it is a reason to give pause. Many fathers who requested paternity tests wished they had not done one at all. Even if the child is theirs, the mother might...
How does a less than amicable divorce hurt your case?
Divorce can bring out the worst in people. It is not uncommon to face divorce and find yourself unable to think of one positive thing to say about your spouse. Your instincts may not be to fight every step of the way, but you may still want to dish out rude comments...
Arguing over child custody? Consider mediation
Going through a divorce is tough, but it can become heartbreaking when you have children. Custody arrangements can be especially contentious. Minor disputes over parenting sometimes turn into full-blown court battles. It does not have to be that way. If you and your...
How can I protect my credit score during my divorce?
Building and maintaining a good credit score during and after your divorce is important. You may need a good credit score to get set up in your new life, such as purchasing another home, buying a car or refinancing shared assets. Even renting an apartment might...
How do you know if your spouse is hiding assets?
Whether or not your marriage has hit troubled waters and divorce may be on your horizon, you should always be aware of your financial situation. Even if your marriage is not in trouble now, it might be someday, and your spouse may try to hide assets to muddy the...
How can you support your special needs child in a divorce?
It can be challenging to navigate child custody and visitation schedules in a divorce. For Kentucky couples who have a child with special needs, it can be even more daunting to structure a suitable custody arrangement that is the right fit for their child. The...
There are many reasons to have a paternity test
Kentucky men may find they need to have a paternity test because of a court order. However, there are many reasons a potential father may want to have a paternity test done. Here are the most common reasons for having one. The DNA Diagnostics Center states that a...
Uncovering hidden assets during a divorce
Divorce is difficult for many reasons. Like most couples, you may expect custody decisions to be intensely emotional. What may take you by surprise is how hard it can be to divide marital assets and property. It seems like it should be a matter of simple math, but it...
How are alimony payments affected by the changes in the tax law?
As a result of the tax-law changes made in 2017, alimony and child support payments are no longer taxable for divorcing couples. Prior to the tax overhaul, some individuals had to claim their support payments as taxable income. For divorces finalized on January 1,...
