When a couple decides to go their separate ways and dissolve their relationship, among one of the reasons each of the partners in the marriage will rush to hire their own attorneys is to protect their access to the lifestyle they are accustomed to living. While some...
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Month: December 2016
It’s never too early to make a will
The idea of creating a will may have seemed a bit premature while you were still finishing your degree at Kentucky State University. But, now that you've settled into your career and expecting your first child, the thought is more on target. You may still think that...
Establishing paternity and collecting child support in Kentucky
In Kentucky, in cases where a child is born out of wedlock, the mother's name, by nature of being the person who gives birth to the child, is automatically placed on the child's birth certificate holding her financially responsible for providing for her child.The...
Finding hidden assets in your divorce
One of the most tragic side-effects of getting a divorce is that it can bring out the worst behavior in otherwise kind individuals. Hiding assets from a spouse is one of these behaviors, and it is always against the law. Most of the focus in hiding assets is placed on...
How child support speaks to your child’s basic human rights
Did you know that in many countries there are international laws governing a child's basic human rights? In 1989, these laws—established in the Convention on the Rights of the Child—were embraced by the United Nations General Assembly. Unfortunately, the...
Are your holiday custody arrangements giving you fits? Fix it!
Co-parenting over the holidays doesn't have to be a time of conflict, although far too often it becomes that way. Divorced parents can learn to communicate effectively to assure the children have happy holiday memories. Holiday visitation and custody schedules are...
