If you are preparing to file for divorce from your spouse in Kentucky and are researching ways to go about deciding on a child custody arrangement, chances are you may have been bombarded with information overload about the options you have. While helpful at times,...
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What are the challenges surrounding pet visitation?
As you and other Kentucky residents are aware, life can be complicated for parents after a divorce. They often have to deal with child support, visitation schedules and conflicting parenting ideals, and they often do not get along. What if you have no children, but...
Do you really own high-value antiques?
If you and your spouse represent one of Kentucky’s high-asset couples, you likely own several antiques and perhaps many of them that your either inherited from family members or bought over the years. While all of them undoubtedly have sentimental value,...
House Bill 528 one of the best joint custody laws in nation
Historically speaking, the Kentucky family court system was quick to name one parent as the "primary" custodian of a child. The courts would then grant that parent a large majority of parenting time and the other parent would essentially play the role of "visitor" in...
How to divide credit card debt in divorce
As you move through the divorce process, you'll come to find that property division demands quite a bit of attention. Along the way, you shouldn't turn a blind eye to debt division, as this will impact you now and in the future.Many divorcing couples share credit card...
Splitting up with your spouse on good terms
When people think of the divorce process, many picture courtroom drama and intense bitterness. People may envision a great deal of hostility and a very time-consuming and costly process. However, divorce does not always have to be so tough and there are a number of...
Can you move out and still get custody?
Kentucky residents like you have your plate full when going through the divorce process. It's a lot of emotional stress, heavy baggage, and decision-making that can change the course of your life. Some of these decisions can even impact your ability to gain custody of...
What are signs your spouse is hiding assets?
Kentucky couples like you who are on the high earning side of the spectrum will have a lot to deal with during your divorce. High asset divorces can be tricky for multiple reasons, not limited to the fact that having so many assets to keep track of can make it easier...
How does an unmarried father seek custody or visitation?
Family courts throughout the United States, including Kentucky, generally presume that children benefit from the involvement of both parents in their upbringing unless there is specific evidence to the contrary. This means that, as the biological father of a...
Stay-at-home parents affected by divorce
If you are divorcing and are a stay-at-home parent, it's important that you understand the rights that you have when dividing your marital property. Some stay-at-home parents abandoned lucrative careers when the children were born, preferring to care for their...