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Lisa L. Johnson
Many factors can make your divorce complicated, particularly matters involving children and marital property. If not for those two issues, most divorces would be a simple and relatively quick process. Since most couples in Lexington share children and assets, an easy...
When you get a divorce as a parent, you will receive court orders regarding child custody and visitation. You and your co-parent must comply with this order. However, most custody plans do not continue meeting the needs of families on a long-term basis. As you know,...
Worrying about retirement is common for anybody who finds themselves contemplating a late-in-life divorce. You do not want to feel trapped in your marriage just because you think you can't afford to retire. Your biggest issue may come from the fact that the only...
When dividing your property in your divorce, one item of particular interest is the family home. For many couples, this becomes a key item to win or lose. Yet, this is not the best way to view things. Instead of treating your marital assets as individual items, it...
Hidden assets, assets that your spouse may try to hide or that you aren’t aware of, can make a big difference in your divorce case. Finding those assets might mean you receive a larger amount of money in a settlement or have access to an asset you didn’t realize you’d...
If you constantly argue with your spouse, you may both decide the best option is to divorce. Yet, the process of divorce can lead to even more arguments. Things you previously did not care about, like who gets the lawnmower, can suddenly seem worth fighting about....
If you decide that you want to get a divorce, one of the things you’ll need to do is to go through mediation. In most cases, courts won’t want to take your case unless you’ve tried to go through mediation first. Mediation is nonbinding, but it may help you resolve at...
Not every little issue you run into in your marriage means that you’re going to get divorced. Couples have rough patches and work through them. With that said, you can see many different warning signs indicating that you are heading toward a divorce. It’s beneficial...
There are two types of situations married couples may find themselves in as they look to divorce. One spouse may be over their spouse's antics and be ready to call it quits, while the other wants to keep on fighting to keep the marriage intact. There are other...
Family court proceedings often become public record and can lead to embarrassment, especially for high-profile individuals or successful professionals. Paternity issues could affect your career or your marriage, especially if you have to go to court. Sometimes, it...