If you’re getting divorced, one of the decisions you have to make is what to do with your home. This could be a home that you purchased with your spouse after getting married. That makes it a marital asset, so some type of property division has to be carried out. The...
Property Division
Younger divorcing couples can use this to avoid retirement penalties
Younger divorcing couples often have to worry about financial penalties related to the early withdrawal of retirement savings. Taxes and penalties can potentially reduce the total balance of a retirement account. There are two primary tactics that can help people...
What happens to commingled assets in a Kentucky divorce?
In a typical divorce, only marital assets are up for division. Everyone gets to keep their separate property. But what happens to assets when it’s hard to determine whether they belong to one spouse or both? There is a term for that -- commingled assets. It’s...
Divorcing? Don’t forget about collectibles
You and your spouse are divorcing and trying to keep it amicable. You have already determined your custody arrangements for your minor children. All that remains is the division of marital property. Here, you’ve run into problems. Neither of you wants to give on the...
Should you have a postnuptial agreement?
When couples enter a marriage, they enter with trust and the assumption that their union will last. Unfortunately, not all marriages are destined to stand the test of time, often leading to divorce. That's why it may be wise for couples to consider a postnuptial...
Why you should have a prenup
Despite what many people hope, marriage does not always last. There can be all sorts of issues in a marriage that, inevitably, lead to a divorce. While a divorce may be a solution to an unhappy marriage, there can be difficulties during the asset division process that...
Who pays your credit cards in a complex Kentucky divorce?
The longer your marriage lasted and the more property you share with your spouse, the more complex your divorce will be. Finding a way to divide four decades' worth of income and property won't be easy, and your financial responsibilities can make that process even...
Handling your child’s horse in divorce
If there is one thing that Lexington is known for, it’s horses. You and your spouse got your child a horse to join equestrian clubs early in life, and you have invested significant time and money into the pet and the activities your child does. It makes total sense...
Will dissipation affect property division in your divorce?
In complex and high-asset Kentucky divorces, the spouses often have a lot of questions about what will happen to their property. For example, they may not understand what equitable distribution rules will mean for dividing their property with their spouse and whether...
Where should you look for hidden assets in a divorce?
If you have read about the government's attempts to seize a Russian oligarch’s assets, you will know that there are many ways to hide money and property. If you are about to divorce, you might find your spouse is hiding assets from you. Even if you are talking about...