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How are retirement accounts, pension and social security handled in a Louisville Divorce? Dividing retirement in a Louisville divorce begins with the requirement for all retirement accounts such as 401k or pension plans to be divided based upon marital property laws. However, social security is considered “separate” property in a Louisville or Jefferson County divorce and cannot be divided in …
One of the biggest challenges facing those seeking a divorce in Louisville is child custody. Resolving disputes in a Louisville visitation plan is crucial to completing your divorce. This will also have a substantial impact on the cost associated with your divorce and the time it takes to complete the process. The experienced child custody and visitation attorneys at Dodd …
If an ex spouse starts living with another can you terminate maintenance payments? Permanent maintenance is frequently ordered for a specified time or until a specified event, e.g. death or remarriage. If the recipient of maintenance after a Louisville divorce cohabits with a member of the opposite sex then the legislature has indicated that support may be adjustable or terminated. There …
Shared visitation over the holidays in Louisville requiring balancing the separate needs of multiple families is quite challenging. As a parent, you want to be there for every magical moment of the season and time away from your kids around the holidays may seem even heavier than usual. In addition, there may be challenges associated with previous traditions like picking …
Can our Family Court set aside a divorce decree or re-open a case once final orders are issued in Louisville? The circumstances may be very limited, but it is possible to have a divorce decree reopened. Many people feel like they didn’t get the best outcome, and that is not an acceptable reason for seeking to reopen or set aside …
Financial issues often remain after a divorce in Louisville. The cost of maintaining separate households or adjusting to life without a substantial income is a common challenge for those who have recently completed a divorce. Just because a Louisville couple has reached agreement on the property division and issues such as child custody and parenting time, child support and even …
What are some of the health challenges for older divorced adults in Louisville? Researchers say that more adults who are 50 and older, often referred to as “Gray Divorce” are seeking a divorce than in the past, but there are certain issues that may be more prevalent in this age group than in others. For example, social isolation is already …
How have historic trends and the recent impacts of the pandemic impacted family life in Louisville? Important studies regarding marriage and divorce provide insight into these trends as well as insight into the realities associated with family law and the importance of working with the experienced divorce and family law attorneys at Dodd & Dodd. Presently, Kentucky has one of …
A recent child custody case here in Kentucky highlights relocation or move away child custody issues and the best interests of a child. Divorced parents in this case shared custody of two children. 3 Years after the divorce the father approached the Court saying the mother was prohibiting the children from participating in little league baseball and other after-school activities. …
What do you need to know about preparing for a gray divorce in Louisville? “Gray Divorce” is a relatively recent phenomenon and applies to a divorce where both spouses are over the age of 50. A recent Pew Research Institute study shows an increase of 100% in gray divorce since 1990. Those who are preparing for a gray divorce in …