Your life is a journey filled with many twists and turns. Keeping up with changes requires handling them both in the moment and with an eye toward how they impact your legacy. While you drafted your initial estate plan based on your assets and relationships at the...
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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...
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...
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...
More women pay child and spousal support
A recent study conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers discovered that almost half of the divorce lawyers who took part in the survey saw an increase in the number of women ordered by the court to pay alimony to an ex-spouse. Fifty-four percent also...
Protecting your business during a divorce
Couples in Kentucky and the rest of the United States who are facing divorce may find it challenging to navigate the process of the distribution of assets. This is especially true for couples who own businesses. Fortunately, there are several options to help ensure...
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...
