Why do you need a Lawyer for a Louisville divorce? Divorce is one of the greatest emotional and financial challenges life has to offer. You will receive “sound legal advice” from friends, family, co-workers and even from your soon-to-be former spouse. Suggestion #1: Never take legal advice from your soon-to-be former spouse or well-meaning family or friends. Divorce is not …
The Foundations of an Efficient Divorce in Louisville
You’ve reached the point where you both agree it is time to end your marriage. What are the foundations of an efficient divorce in Louisville and how can you reduce the financial and emotional impact of your divorce? Perhaps you’ve even reached general agreement on the major issues in your divorce. What steps should you take to protect the civil …
What Are My Legal Rights as a Father in a Louisville Family Law Case?
We are often asked “What are my legal rights as a father?” in a Louisville family law case. There is a national law firm who markets “Father’s Rights.” The fact of the legal matter in Kentucky is this: Under Kentucky family law a “father” has exactly precisely the same rights when it comes to divorce, child custody and parenting time …
Suggestions for Divorces Involving High Income or Assets in Louisville
What are some of our suggestions for divorces involving high income or assets? What do you need to know if you are considering a divorce in Louisville and have a professional practice, are a high wage earner or if you have substantial assets or wealth? Dodd & Dodd’s divorce and family law attorneys know those with substantial financial issues and …
Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes Louisville
The divorce and family law attorneys and the entire team at Dodd & Dodd wish to extend Season’s Greetings to all. 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for all of us. COVID-19 has changed our lives and will impact everything we do well into next year. However, there is genuine hope and a light at the end …
Holiday Planning for Co-Parents in Louisville
While Louisville remains in the red or “critical” COVID-19 status holiday planning for co-parents in Louisville continues to present challenges. You have a parenting plan which was established by the Court. It is important to remember the holiday scheduling within your parenting plan. Existing holiday scheduling takes priority over the “normal” schedule of parenting time. It is important to begin …
The Impact of the Holidays and COVID-19 on Divorce in Louisville
What is the impact of the holidays and COVID-19 on divorce in Louisville? 2020 has been one of the most challenging years any of us have faced. We have had our social bonds seriously tested in these days of quarantine, social distancing and creating a safe “bubble” to protect our families. However, the end of any year is a natural …
Louisville Business Owners Need a Prenuptial Agreement Before Marriage
Do you own your own business or are you in a professional practice? Are you considering marriage? Louisville business owners need a prenuptial agreement before marriage to protect their business interests. You’ve invested a lot of your time, hard work, energy, worry, money and courage to start or acquire a business and build it. Now you’ve found someone you wish …
When Do You Need a Family Law Lawyer?
What is “Family Law” and when do you need a family law lawyer? Here in Kentucky, Family Law generally applies to the types of cases heard by our Family Court. The most common cases are a divorce or the modification of orders issued by the Family Court. Family Court also extends to issues associated with domestic violence, restraining orders and …
Things to Consider if You Intend to Co-Parent During or After a Divorce
Do you intend to co-parent during or after a divorce? The majority of Louisville divorce cases which involve children result in child custody and parenting plans which divide the time each child will spend between each of their parent’s households. Often, the Court will issue “temporary” child custody and parenting time orders if the parents will be living in separate …