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What are some of the major warning signs in a Louisville divorce? What behaviors in your former spouse should send up the equivalent of flares and red flags to warn you something probably isn’t right? One of the first and most important tasks associated with the divorce is to clearly establish every asset and debt of each party, individual or …
We are often asked how is the house handled in a Louisville divorce case? Who gets to keep the family home and what should you know about how this important issue will be handled in your divorce? The first question is going to be the characterization of the home as an asset in the divorce. Generally speaking, if the asset …
What is “valuation” and why is valuation so important in a Louisville divorce case? The issue of valuation is associated with marital property division and how the debts and assets of the parties are characterized and ultimately divided. We’ve covered the concepts of “marital property” and “separate property” extensively on this site, so this discussion is going to focus on …
What is the relationship between the date of separation and legal separation in Louisville? Why would spouses seeking to end their marriage consider a legal separation instead of completing the divorce process? Let’s take the second question first. Why would anyone considering the end of their marriage choose to go through a legal separation? The only basic difference between the …
Are there Louisville divorce cases where mediation may not be effective? Divorce cases will usually involve mediation unless the parties are in complete agreement. The core issue in this conversation is the fact that the cost of your divorce and the time it will take are directly and inextricably tied to the amount of disagreement between you and your former …
Why do you need an attorney when there is a business in a Louisville divorce? Do you or your soon-to-be former spouse own a small company or have business interests or a professional practice? Did you know that the valuation and division of the marital property interest in a business asset is one of the most contentious, financially and legally …
Are you searching for information regarding parenting plan or visitation modifications after a Louisville divorce? What is the process to seek changes in existing child custody, visitation or parenting plan orders? It is important to understand that our Courts are still somewhat backlogged from the pandemic and the sheer volume of cases our Family Courts are asked to manage. One …
When it comes to a Louisville divorce many people are surprised to learn that all property in a divorce is not marital property. Marital property is basically established as any asset or debt attained by either or both parties from the date of the marriage until the date of separation with a few exceptions. While the date of separation itself …
What are the 3 ways to end a Louisville marriage? If you are considering a divorce or contemplating the end of your marriage you need to understand the options available to you, the law as it applies to your unique circumstances as well as the best strategies to accomplish your goals and objectives. There are basically 3 ways to end …
Can an unmarried mother take her child and move away from Louisville without the father’s permission? While this is actually a quite complex legal question, the simple answer begins with “yes, unless the father of the child asserts his rights and paternity under Kentucky law.” If this is the case, how does an unmarried father in Kentucky protect his child custody …