Divorce is rarely just about parting ways. It is also about sorting out the financial life you built together. If you are going through a divorce in Kentucky, you are likely wondering who will be left responsible for credit card balances, mortgage or car loans....
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A fair spousal maintenance order after divorce
Family law cases in Kentucky can be difficult and contentious. Even in situations where the spouses are on reasonably good terms and show a willingness to negotiate, there are frequent sticking points that can extend the amount of time it takes to settle the matter....
How much do you have to talk to your spouse during divorce?
When your marriage is on the rocks and divorce is on the horizon, you might find yourself worried about having to work with your spouse to resolve the legal issues you’ll have to face. This can include figuring out how to divide the marital estate, creating a custody...
Property division can be a contentious issue in a divorce
For Kentucky couples who are getting divorced, there will be a litany of issues to sort through. At the forefront will be how children will be treated and helped with adapting to the new situation. Custody, visitation and support are all critical factors in the case....
Beware of how social media can affect your divorce
Nearly every issue in your divorce is going to open your life up to inspection. Your financial records can come under scrutiny, your parenting style will be analyzed, and your love life might be put under the microscope. That probably makes you uneasy, and rightfully...
Five ways to reduce conflict in your divorce
Are you dreading the conflict that you’re bound to see in your divorce? If so, then you might be tempted to fast-track the marriage dissolution process so that you can put the matter behind you as quickly as possible and can move on to the next chapter of your life....
Spousal support and proving the marital standard of living
If you’re like most people who are going through a divorce, you’re worried about your financial stability once all is said and done. This is understandable given that our state’s laws require equitable, although not necessarily even, distribution of the marital...
What is in the best interests of the child in a divorce?
There is no doubt that a parent’s bond with their child is essential to their physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing. When parents in Kentucky end their marriage, even a strong connection to the kids cannot shield them from the negative effects of the split....
Six tips for getting through your divorce
Going through divorce is tough. You may have spent years, or even decades, building a life with another person and now, in seemingly the blink of an eye, it’s all unraveling. While we spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the legalities of divorce, this week...
Important topics for negotiating your divorce settlement
Divorce is rarely an easy endeavor. Yet, even when it seems impossible to reach any sort of resolution in your case, the chances are pretty good that some sort of settlement will be reached. In fact, the vast majority of cases result in negotiated resolution if for no...

