When a family court makes a ruling on child custody, that judgment is both binding and enforceable. This means that both parents are expected to honor the terms of custody arrangement unless the court approves a modification. However, circumstances can change for one...
Louisville Family Law Blog
What is equitable division?
Divorce causes a lot of emotional and financial stress. An individual may find themselves incapable of financial independence right after a marriage. This may be a factor that keeps a spouse in a non-functional marriage. Because Kentucky is an equitable division...
Is virtual visitation the right option for you?
As a parent, you want to be with your children as much as possible but know that it is often impossible. You may have a busy schedule and realize that you won’t be the primary caretaker. At the same time, you want to have as much custody as possible. How can you see...
2 tools that can make co-parenting easier for your family
Disagreements during shared custody are incredibly common. No matter how good your intentions may be, your emotions may get the better of you while co-parenting with your ex. You could get into arguments that turn into fights when exchanging custody or start fighting...
What are the best custody approaches when parents live in different states?
Many parents want nothing more than to move somewhere else and start their lives anew after they divorce or split -- but that’s not easy to do when you share children with your ex-spouse. If you want approval to move out of the state with your child, you’ll need to...
Handling emotional turmoil in divorce
People who are going through a divorce likely understand the emotional trauma that comes with the split. Some might think that the adults in the situation are the ones who feel this; however, children of parents who are divorcing will also feel a lot of different...
Is the divorce rate for couples in the United State still 50%
Odds are that you’ve been told, at least in passing, that the divorce rate in the United States is 50%. If you casually ask anyone what divorce statistics they know, this oft-repeated stat is probably the one that they’re going to pull out. But is it true? People may...
Talking to your toddler about divorce
Toddlers are young and may not understand everything there is to know about getting a divorce, but it’s still important to make sure you talk to them and help them understand what’s happening. As an adult, you may be dealing with your own concerns and issues regarding...
Do you need a parenting coordinator in your custody case?
You had a high-conflict marriage, and you’re going through a high-conflict divorce. More than anything, you’re worried about the effect of all this conflict on your children (especially since most of the conflicts are over them). When divorcing parents are constantly...
What is a QDRO, and do you need one in your divorce?
Every divorce is inherently unique. Couples will have different conflicts, needs and assets. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, which is why it is almost impossible for couples to know how their pending divorce will end unless they have an ironclad prenuptial...
