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Lisa L. Johnson
Whether your child custody order was put in place by a judge or negotiated through mediation, you may feel as though the terms of the settlement are set in stone. Yet, even after the decree is finalized, circumstances may occur that require modification of the child...
If you are in the middle of a divorce, there is no reason why you should not be interested in how to make your divorce the least painful you can. Forbes has tips on how to have a divorce with fewer issues. You cannot spend your time looking at your ex-partner as your...
The question many people now ask in response to this is, “Does it matter?” It may sound like an insult, but it is a reason to give pause. Many fathers who requested paternity tests wished they had not done one at all. Even if the child is theirs, the mother might...
Divorce can bring out the worst in people. It is not uncommon to face divorce and find yourself unable to think of one positive thing to say about your spouse. Your instincts may not be to fight every step of the way, but you may still want to dish out rude comments...
Going through a divorce is tough, but it can become heartbreaking when you have children. Custody arrangements can be especially contentious. Minor disputes over parenting sometimes turn into full-blown court battles. It does not have to be that way. If you and your...
Building and maintaining a good credit score during and after your divorce is important. You may need a good credit score to get set up in your new life, such as purchasing another home, buying a car or refinancing shared assets. Even renting an apartment might...
Whether or not your marriage has hit troubled waters and divorce may be on your horizon, you should always be aware of your financial situation. Even if your marriage is not in trouble now, it might be someday, and your spouse may try to hide assets to muddy the...
It can be challenging to navigate child custody and visitation schedules in a divorce. For Kentucky couples who have a child with special needs, it can be even more daunting to structure a suitable custody arrangement that is the right fit for their child. The...
Kentucky men may find they need to have a paternity test because of a court order. However, there are many reasons a potential father may want to have a paternity test done. Here are the most common reasons for having one. The DNA Diagnostics Center states that a...
Divorce is difficult for many reasons. Like most couples, you may expect custody decisions to be intensely emotional. What may take you by surprise is how hard it can be to divide marital assets and property. It seems like it should be a matter of simple math, but it...