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Do you intend to move during or after a divorce in Louisville? Divorce is one of the most challenging issues many will face. What happens if one of the former spouses wishes to get a fresh start and move? Kentucky requires at least one of the parties to live in the State for six months prior to filing for a …
We are often asked about the impact of a divorce on children. Is a child of divorce more likely to seek a divorce later in life or face other relationship-related challenges? There may be good news on this front based upon data in the most recent US Census. It is actually important to note statistics representing average outcomes over a …
The end of a marriage is a serious matter and can often present substantial emotional, financial and situational challenges. A Louisville divorce is quite different for seniors and as the number of “gray divorce” cases continues to increase across the nation it is important to acknowledge some of the unique challenges a gray divorce presents. One of the most common …
We are often asked for legal advice regarding child custody and parenting time for a special needs child. This blog is not intended to provide legal advice and counsel however we can provide insight for parents who might face decisions regarding divorce and or post decree issues associated with a special need child. A special needs child presents several challenges …
We are often asked can a new relationship affect existing Louisville maintenance orders? If the recipient of maintenance decides to live with move in with a new partner will it affect impact the need for or amount of the maintenance in their case? The only consistent fact regarding maintenance cases is that each party is different and each case is …
Should we consider a legal separation prior to divorce in Louisville? What is the primary difference between a legal separation and a divorce? Did you know there is an important legal alternative during the process of ending a marriage in Louisville and across the State of Kentucky? It is known as a “legal separation” and provides many of the important …
How is paternity resolved in Louisville? If you are the father of a child and are not married to the mother of the baby, how do you protect your right to see your child and participate in important decisions in the child’s life? If a baby is born to a husband and wife Kentucky law presumes the child to belong …
What is the hardest part about getting a divorce in Louisville? We are often asked by our clients what to expect and what we think will be the hardest thing for them to manage during a divorce. Dodd & Dodd has literally provided sound advice and counsel to those seeking a divorce for decades here in Louisville. The fact is …
What are the symptoms of a marriage which could be headed for a divorce in Louisville? We are often asked “How do know if it is time to actually move forward with a divorce?” Recently there have been a few major studies which have attempted to provide insight into when to keep working through things and when to consider moving …
We are often asked what happens to the family home in a Louisville divorce? While this can be a very contentious and complicated issue in any divorce there are generally three options for managing the family home in a divorce: Sell the Home One of the Spouse Wishes to Keep the Home After the Divorce Both Spouses Share the Home …