When a couple divorces or separates, the courts want their children to have the best relationship possible with both parents. But sometimes that can be challenging, especially if one parent is suffering from a major issue like addiction or a mental illness. In this...
Child custody: Some fallacies about divorce with children
Parents going through a divorce have many issues to think about -- some of which takes the focus off their own feelings -- namely their children. When considering the details of child custody parents have to think about what is best for their kids. Sometimes, that’s...
Hiding assets in divorce is illegal
Perhaps you’ve been thinking about filing for divorce in a Kentucky court for quite some time. Maybe you’ve been married 15 or more years, have several children, or own a business, so you understand that taking the next step is going to spark a series of decisions,...
Keeping financially sane in a high asset divorce
There are many facets of life that can be impacted by the ending of a marriage. Divorce can be emotionally draining for Kentucky residents and it can also weigh heavily on the pocketbooks of those concerned, especially when a couple is in the midst of a high asset...
Paternity testing: Are mistakes ever made?
Children thrive when they have positive relationships with both their parents. So, when the paternity of a child is in question, men in Kentucky who could be the father of the child might have to offer their DNA for genetic testing to prove or disprove a biological...
Child custody: Effective co-parenting after divorce
A child’s best interests have to remain at the forefront of every decision parents make. That can be particularly challenging for divorced parents in Kentucky. After child custody issues have been settled, parents have to take a step back and come to an agreement...
What to expect at a child custody hearing
When it comes to children, most parents, whether here in Kentucky or elsewhere, will do whatever they can for them. During a divorce, they are willing to fight for their rights to stay in their children’s lives. For some people, this simply means negotiating a...
The top reasons for divorce in 2020
With everything going on the world today, it may seem as though life that been turned upside down for many couples whether they live here in Kentucky or somewhere else in the country. Some people may say that this fact alone accounts for the divorce rate this year,...
Child custody: Choose clothing carefully for court
If you were to survey most Kentucky parents, many would likely say they’ve encountered challenges from time to time in their households regarding clothing. Whether they’ve gone toe-to-toe with a teenager whose fashion sense drastically differed from their own or had...
Are divorce rates on the rise? The numbers say yes
No one can deny that the world has changed dramatically in the last few months. The effect on families across the country and here in Kentucky may not fully be felt for quite some time. Even so, a number of effects are beginning to come to light, including the fact...