You and your spouse decided it's time to separate for good, but you know that if you don't handle your property division correctly, you could end up with much less than you deserve. You don't want to go through months or years of litigation and fighting in the courts,...
Year: 2017
Kentucky proposes child support law reform
Proposed changes to current law may keep some offenders out of jail. Kentucky parents who are behind in their child support payments will have another chance to make it good before being sent to overcrowded state prisons, under the potential change. The change is...
Bird nesting may alleviate child custody and support stress
It's logical to assume that not many people think they will wind up in divorce court when they join hands in matrimony with the loves of their lives. The reality is, however, that many marital relationships encounter problems that cause damage that spouses consider...
Social Security benefits can be lost to child support arrears
Social Security is a financial lifeline that is indispensable to millions of people nationwide, including in Kentucky. It typically forms a significant part of the monthly incomes of countless retirees. Although this may be a guaranteed source of income, it is not...
Property division of commingled assets can be a complex process
When a Kentucky resident enters into marriage with already accumulated assets, he or she may be smart to protect those assets from the start. The only way to ensure that an asset such as a house does not form part of the property division process in the unfortunate...
Business interests can be at risk in a high asset divorce
Most divorce proceedings are tough for all those involved. However, some believe that a high asset divorce in Kentucky is an even bigger challenge. Unlike other divorces in which the primary concern may be to reach peaceful settlement agreements, the stakes are so...
Complex divorces demand your full attention
Many things in life are easier if you are wealthy. However, divorce is not one of them. Couples of means who decide to call it quits on their marriages face a completely different set of challenges than those divorcing couples who are living paycheck to paycheck.If...
Use a prenup to protect an inheritance in property division
When Kentucky couples consider marriages, many of them might hesitate to discuss prenuptial agreements and thereby cause contention. Conversations about marital contracts have always been difficult, but in particular circumstances, they are vital. An example is when...
Indemnity clause can enforce promises made in property division
Untying the knot in a Kentucky marriage can be a challenging affair. Matters of most concern typically include child-related issues and property division. Each spouse will want to make sure he or she receives a fair share of the marital assets. However, some do not...
Stay-at-home parents: Don’t downplay your marital contributions
Staying at home to raise your children and take care of the home can feel like a privilege, a sacrifice or an inevitability, depending on your situation. But regardless of how you feel about staying home, in the event of a divorce, it can feel like a...