Experienced, Award-Winning Family Law Guidance
Lisa L. Johnson
Children often struggle when their parents divorce. They may feel anxious, sad, overwhelmed, angry or guilty because they think they are somehow to blame. Fortunately, there are constructive ways to ensure that children survive a divorce with as little disruption and...
Reaching an agreement about monthly alimony payments can be a challenge in any divorce. If you expect to receive spousal support following your divorce it's smart to understand everything you can about the possibilities, problems and potential alternatives to monthly...
Many couples who decide to divorce don’t have much in terms of assets. They may have one or two large assets, such as a home or vehicle, but otherwise have only small assets. In cases like this, it can quickly become a fight to get the most out of the large assets. A...
The United States has worked hard in recent decades to enforce parental child support obligations. Lawmakers in the nation understand that children need financial support from both parents to remain healthy and happy. As such, each state utilizes several methods of...
When divorcing in Kentucky, one of the most challenging tasks will be to divide your marital assets. That process is one of the primary reasons that many divorces escalate and become expensive (and time-consuming) legal battles. Things can be even worse, however, if...
As you get divorced, you know that you’re eventually going to want to date again. You’re not there yet and it may take years, but it is a goal that you have. The same is true for your ex. Both of you plan to eventually have new people in your lives. You even look...
Dividing your marital assets between you and your spouse may feel complicated enough, but what happens when you throw your children’s assets into the equation? Do they even own anything, or do you and your ex actually own those items? It may seem simple enough, but...
When you and the mother of your child found out that she was pregnant, you may have both been excited and joyful about this new addition to your relationship. Sadly, pregnancy lasts a long time, and things between the two of you may have changed before you welcomed...
Combining finances is a big part of sharing your life with a spouse. Separating your finances often turns out to be one of the biggest challenges in getting a divorce. You and your ex probably have very different ideas about what a fair divorce outcome would look like...
Forensic accountants could play an important role in your divorce if you believe that your spouse is hiding assets. Hiding assets is illegal since both parties are expected to fully disclose their finances, but some people will attempt to do so anyway. They may...