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What are temporary orders in a Louisville divorce? Once a divorce case has been filed and the “respondent” is served copies of the paperwork there is often an initial hearing to establish temporary or interim child custody and parenting time and maintenance payments. These findings may also extend to marital property and child support as well. The temporary orders initially issued …
What is the value of resolving differences during your divorce in Louisville? We’ve written several times on this site about the “cost” (in terms of financial expense and emotional burden) of resolving differences in a divorce. The amount of time it will take to complete your divorce and the actual cost will be significantly tied to the amount of disagreement …
How is a family owned business divided in a divorce in Louisville or anywhere in Kentucky? Let’s assume the business was purchased during the course of the marriage, and the spouses are equal partners and both work in the business. The first step is to establish the valuation of the business itself. The marital property interest of each spouse in …
How could a psychological evaluation impact child custody and parenting time decisions in a Louisville divorce? Recent studies show 20% of adults in the US are affected by a mental condition requiring medication and in some cases ongoing therapy. If you are concerned about the fitness of a former spouse as a co-parent it is possible to ask for a …
How can we help with a parenting plan in your divorce in Louisville? Why should you seek the help of Dodd & Dodd’s experienced experienced Louisville family law attorneys for your parenting plan? The parenting plan contains child custody arrangements and the visitation schedule for both parents, as well as complex justification and background information concerning each parent, the children …
Unchecked emotions add time and cost to your divorce in Louisville. The primary source of cost in a divorce is the amount of discord and disagreement between the parties. How do you handle conflict? Are you aware when your former spouse is pushing your emotional buttons? One of the most profitable skills to work on during your Louisville divorce is …
The majority of those who file are concerned about cost effective divorce strategies in Louisville. Many Kentuckians attempt to handle a divorce on their own and file without representation. Reality check #1: less than half of these cases are able to complete the process on their own, and most waste substantial time and even more money in terms of time …
It is important to pay close attention to retirement accounts in your divorce in Louisville. For many Kentucky couples who decide to divorce, their retirement accounts represent the largest single asset of the marriage and are of critical importance to both parties’ financial futures. This is one reason that over 62 percent of divorce lawyers in a recent survey reported …
It is impossible to predict how your divorce can affect your circle of friends but how you manage yourself and the process can reveal the most important friendships. Spouses who have seen a friend complete a divorce are more likely to also separate. This is according to research conducted at the University of California at San Diego as well as …
Are you concerned about managing co-parenting issues during a divorce? The manner with which you handle yourself and all communications between you and your former spouse will make all the difference in a successful outcome. Going through a divorce can present many new challenges for anyone in Louisville. This is especially true when efforts still need to be made to …