Louisville Family Law Blog
How a judge determines child custody
In Kentucky, a court's decision about child custody starts with the assumption that a joint custody arrangement in which each parent gets equal time with the child is in the best interests of the child. This means that if a parent wants a different type of...
How a CDFA may help with your divorce finances
If you are getting a divorce in Kentucky and have not been very involved in the marital finances or are close to retirement, you might benefit from working with a certified divorce financial analyst. Some people may not have heard of a CDFA, often because they are not...
The costs of a divorce trial
A divorce trial is always an option when Kentucky spouses cannot settle their case. However, they need to know the impacts that a trial would have on every aspect of their lives before they elect to go to court. Divorce trials are in no way easy and should only be a...
Avoiding conflict in parenting after divorce
Going through a divorce in Kentucky could be a stressful and sad time. Spouses don't expect their marriages to fall apart, but such things happen; divorce might even occur after decades of marriage. Things become more complex when children are involved. Here are some...
How to include retirement accounts in the division of property
Kentucky residents negotiating the division of property during a divorce might also look at their spouses’ retirement accounts and how payments from these accounts should be included in the divorce settlement. While many people forget to include retirement accounts in...
Property division for divorcing couples
Both parties to a divorce in Kentucky possess some rights to assets and properties that are obtained while joined in matrimony. This is true whether the couple acquired the belongings through equal contributions or if one member of the marriage was mostly responsible...
What to bring for a meeting with a family law attorney
Kentucky is an equitable distribution state, which means that all property acquired during marriage is split fairly when a couple gets a divorce. In order to determine how to divide assets equitably, divorcing individuals first need to determine the value of their...
Out of state relocation and child custody agreements
When a custodial parent in Kentucky decides on a long-distance move, the result can be further complications to an already challenging situation. Custody rights and visitation will be directly affected. And it may also become necessary for the child to maintain a...
Workplace dos and don’ts during divorce
When people in Kentucky are going through a divorce, they might also worry that it will affect their employment. It can be difficult to stay focused and productive at work, but it is also important to work through difficult emotions and try to balance the different...
Why some parents divorce after children leave home
Divorce is on the rise among people over 50, and the empty nest could be a contributor. Once their children leave home, parents in Kentucky may find that they are not the same people they once were, and they might have little in common. They may have stopped viewing...
