Like other parents around the country, Kentucky parents do what they can to make sure their children have the opportunity to grow up happy, healthy and well-adjusted. When they divorce, this desire tends to increase, but how to make that happen under the circumstances...
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Protection from the other spouse’s debt in a divorce
Kentucky is an equitable distribution state. This means that when it comes to dividing debt in a divorce, each spouse typically (though not always) assumes the debt in his or her name alone. Handling debt this way may seem like a fair way to handle things, but it gets...
Important points to remember for a child custody hearing
As is the case across the country, most Kentucky residents do not spend much time, if any, in a courtroom. Because of this, most people are nervous and stressed when they go to court, especially when the subject matter is something as important as their children’s...
Divorce: What part do finances play in your decision?
Whether it’s been 20 or more years since you walked into a Kentucky church or courthouse to get married -- or fewer than 10 or 5, if you’ve determined that things aren’t working out, you might be facing some serious decisions. Perhaps, you’ve recently filed a petition...
Your divorce didn’t turn out as you hoped. Can you appeal?
To be fair, few people here in Kentucky or elsewhere walk away from their marriages completely satisfied with the results. However, just not being happy with an aspect of the divorce does not mean that the results can be appealed to a higher court. In other cases,...
Fathers may have to take extra steps to assert custody rights
Even though the definition of family has gone through numerous changes in recent years, it still may not be as easy as it should be for fathers who want as much time with their children as possible. Asserting their custody rights may come with some added obstacles as...
Considerations when selling the family home in a divorce
For many Kentucky couples, ending a marriage means dealing with the family home. If the parties decide that selling the home as part of the divorce would be the best option, they may want to consider some things prior to doing so. Below are some issues that could help...
Can a parenting plan help with homework issues?
With all of the changes people here in Kentucky and elsewhere are currently dealing with, some things have stayed the same. Kids will still need to attend school in some fashion and with that comes homework. It can be challenging to get them to do their assignments...
Not every paternity test proves biological fatherhood
Sometimes, a Kentucky man will just have a feeling one way or the other regarding whether he is the biological father of a child. If he has any doubts or the mother gives him reason to doubt, it would be in his best interests to have a paternity test done in order to...
Property division: Is your spouse breaking the law?
When you filed for divorce in a Kentucky court, you may have hoped to settle swiftly and amicably so you can leave the past behind and move on in life. You understood from the start that these life changes would have a significant impact on your children’s daily lives...