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Lisa L. Johnson
Dividing property in a Kentucky divorce often goes beyond the family home. Investment properties, such as rental houses or commercial spaces, can raise tough questions. Before deciding whether to keep an investment property, it helps to carefully look at both...
Deciding to end a marriage is rarely simple. Many couples wrestle with the question of whether their issues can be worked through or if the relationship has reached a point where moving on is the healthier choice. While every situation looks different, there are some...
Going through a divorce with your spouse can be challenging and emotionally taxing. As you take time to recover from your breakup and manage your affairs, it is also important for your children to have the sufficient time they need to adjust to their new living...
Do you know if your spouse is hiding assets during your divorce? In Lexington, divorces often involve complex property and significant wealth. Some spouses hide accounts or undervalue businesses to reduce what you receive. Identifying these assets early is critical....
Ending a marriage means that you have to go through a variety of steps before it’s legally over. One of these is going through the property division process, but this isn’t limited only to the assets. You also have to determine what to do with marital debts. Every...
Spousal support, or alimony, can be a significant issue in a Kentucky divorce. Courts consider various factors when determining whether one spouse should receive financial assistance after the divorce. Understanding these factors helps both parties know what to expect...
As the new school year begins, co-parents have an opportunity to set intentions that will support their children’s academic success and emotional well-being. Much like the personal and parenting-related resolutions many people make on New Year’s Day, “school year...
When parents get divorced, they need to determine how they will divide custody of their children. Legal custody defines who can make decisions for the child, and physical custody defines who will live with them and when. There are many different ways that the court...
In a high-asset divorce, it’s quite likely that one person will be a business owner. If they are, that business may qualify—at least in part—as a marital asset. This means that properly valuing the business is an important part of the divorce process. But how do you...
When families separate, the question of who gets custody can feel overwhelming, especially for fathers. Many still believe the system is stacked against them, no matter how devoted or capable they are as parents. But times have changed, and fathers have every right to...