Though some go into marriage with already wet feet, most don't foresee divorce in their future, but nonetheless, it's a commonality in our society. What leads to divorce? A lot of things. The big three? Infidelity, domestic violence and substance abuse according to a...
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Deciding when it is best to give up the house during divorce
For some couples divorcing in Kentucky, one spouse would rather give up the house instead of keeping it. Sometimes, doing so makes more financial sense, and there could be personal reasons for letting go of the house. U.S. News & World Report gives insight on how...
Who gets to keep the race horses in a Kentucky divorce?
Thoroughbred horses that are born, raised and trained to run in the Kentucky Derby are generally considered personal property, which means they may get divided under the state's equitable distribution system. Some people in the Bluegrass State may mistakenly interpret...
Will you need a qualified domestic relations order in your divorce?
If you are involved in a divorce and have retirement accounts to divide, you will likely need a qualified domestic relations order, or QDRO. This is a court order that authorizes your plan administrator to divide your IRA, 401(k), pension or another retirement account...
Why does gray divorce happen?
Colloquially referred to as a gray divorce, the trend of later-in-life divorces has received extensive media coverage in recent years. As the Baby Boomer generation ages and medical advances have allowed more people to live longer than in previous time periods, you...
What areas require special attention in a high asset divorce?
A high asset divorce in Kentucky is a little different than your average divorce. There are special considerations due to the value of assets you and your spouse have. You need to be aware of the specific areas to keep an eye on during your proceedings. You want to be...
3 considerations to make co-parenting after divorce easier
Divorce is a situation that highlights the differences in parental values and parenting styles for many couples. Once the marriage is over, many people assume they can resort to whatever parenting practices they want to without regard to the other parent. Though...
What is divorce mediation?
Many people who decide to divorce are afraid of the process before it begins. Whatever the reasons are for divorcing, they don’t want it to be finalized in a bitter fight. This is especially true for parents who will need to maintain a relationship while raising their...
Is it possible to reduce the complications of divorce?
Divorce is not an easy process, even for couples that resolve to be amicable and work through issues in a reasonable manner. However, there are ways that a person going through divorce can ease the complications of this process and reduce the stress that many...
Alimony in a Kentucky divorce
Alimony and child support are common concerns during most divorces. Because one spouse commonly earns more money and the other spouse contributes to the family and household in other ways, the financial split during the divorce process can be challenging. Family law...
