divorce

Divorce is a lengthy and complex process, as Kentucky readers know, and it might be helpful to consider ways you can minimize complications associated with this process. One way to reduce the stress of this process is to avoid litigation. For some couples, staying out...

As complicated as your marriage was to begin with, your spouse just took it to a new level of complexity. Whether he or she truly perceived that you intended to cause harm or your spouse simply wanted to make your life as difficult as possible, when the police became...

When a Kentucky couple decides to divorce, there are many issues that will be considered as the proceeding moves forward. This is true whether the couple can negotiate and come to an amicable agreement or there is a contentious court case. Custody of children,...

Certain terms in a Kentucky divorce might be confusing to many people who are considering moving forward with the end of marriage. These might be important to the case and how it is resolved. One such term is "irretrievable breakdown." The divorce will often hinge on...

There is a myth out there in the divorce world that says the spouse receiving child support payments has to pay special attention to how he or she uses that money. It's a myth that seems to imply "you can't use this money in most situations." However, just like with...

After spending years working and increasing your wealth and assets, you may have planned to retire more than comfortably with your spouse. As the kids left the nest and retirement approached, the two of you may have realized that you no longer want to stay together....

The answer to your question is yes, with a disclaimer. You must understand that every divorce is unique, involving two individuals with distinct personalities. Sometimes, these two personalities can cooperate with one another in the face of adversity and sometimes...

Domestic violence is a horrible act to live with, and for many families, it is what results in a request for divorce. Domestic violence is a public health problem, with a woman suffering an assault of beating once every nine seconds in the United States. While it's...

Divorce is hard! You have heard it a thousand times but now you are experiencing it for yourself. Often, the focus on the difficulties of divorce is directed at women, but it is just as hard for men as well. They, too, are losing their family unit and they, too,...

Although more than 50 percent of marriages end in divorce in the United States, it's not something you plan on when you first get married. That being said, the issue can become further complicated when dealing with a judge who seems to be partial toward preventing...