If you are a Kentucky business owner and are also seeing your marriage come to an end, you'll need to take the necessary steps to protect your company because it could be considered marital property. If your estranged spouse is also a part-owner or is otherwise...
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How to protect your finances during a divorce
Everyone who goes through a divorce in Kentucky experiences drastic changes in their finances. Going from two incomes to one can be challenging. Once the smoke clears, you'll want to be in good financial shape. With that in mind, here are a few tips you can use to...
Divorce over 50 presents special problems to avoid
Every year, Kentucky residents who are over 50 years of age make avoidable mistakes during their divorce proceedings. These mistakes can end up being costly. These are three common mistakes that you need to avoid when divorcing after 50. Failure to understand the tax...
Parenting plans are the new norm in Kentucky divorce cases
Gone are days when divorces resulted in the mother of dependent children automatically receiving full custody. As social norms have changed, so have the ways in which children are protected and their rights are enforced in divorce proceedings. The historical format...
How to speed up your divorce
If you're going through a divorce in Kentucky, you already have enough to deal with. The last thing you probably want is for your divorce case to drag on and on indefinitely. The good news is that your divorce attorney also has the same goal of getting your case...
Tips for leaving a difficult marriage
Leaving a bad marriage can be very difficult even when you are unhappy in that relationship. You might be worried about finances or your children, or you simply could be in an unhealthy emotional dynamic that makes you question your own decisions. If you do decide to...
Dealing with retirement accounts during a divorce
Divorce is often difficult, and it can be especially difficult for couples who are older and thus have larger retirement accounts to worry about. States such as Kentucky have what is called marital property within their laws. That means anything that was introduced or...
Supportive friends and divorce
Most people understand that having a strong network of supportive friends and family is important in living a happy life. However, can having strong relationships also lead to divorce? According to one study by a sociologist at Pennsylvania State University, having...
How to talk to your kids about divorce
When you and your spouse in Kentucky decide to file for divorce, telling your children about the breakup can be more difficult than the divorce itself. If your children are a certain age, they might not even know what's going on. However, it's important to talk to...
What to expect if you want to relocate with your child
After a divorce, most people’s lives incur significant changes. For Kentucky parents, this might include relocating with their child. When this occurs, the parents must maneuver through the court process as there will usually be changes to the child custody order....
