What happens when a business asset in a divorce is losing money? In a Louisville divorce all assets of the parties must be divided according to Kentucky’s marital property laws. This includes the ownership interests in a business or professional practice. Normally, the business would undergo an independent “valuation” to establish the value of the marital ownership interest in the …
Experienced Louisville Child Custody Attorneys
Louisville custody and parenting time issues can be some of the most emotionally challenging and legally complex issues associated with family law. The experienced Louisville child custody attorneys at Dodd & Dodd Attorneys, PLLC have decades of experience in these matters. We protect the interests of our clients, and work to accomplish their goals and objectives in legal matters involving …
When is Maintenance an Issue in a Louisville Divorce
When is maintenance an issue in a Louisville divorce case? Not every case contains maintenance (also referred to as maintenance or alimony). What types of cases typically involve maintenance? In general terms, maintenance is ordered when one of the parties will be placed in a more challenging economic position than the other after the divorce. The parties may agree not …
How is an Interest in a Business or Professional Practice Divided in a Louisville Divorce
How is an interest in a business or professional practice divided in a Louisville divorce? How do you establish and then ultimately divide the marital interest in a business or professional practice in a Louisville divorce case? In these cases, a “valuation” of the business or professional practice must be established in Court. Once the valuation is established, the marital …
Reduce or Eliminate Posting to All Social Media During a Divorce
Reduce or eliminate posting to all social media during a divorce in Louisville or anywhere in Kentucky? Divorce cases today can be much more complex. Technology and social media actually creates evidence that can be used against you in divorce court. For this reason you should be very careful when using any sort of social media or technology such as …
You Have a Fiduciary Duty to Your Ex Until Your Divorce is Final
Did you know you have a fiduciary duty to your ex until the divorce is final? What is a fiduciary duty and how does it govern the behavior of former spouses during a divorce in Louisville or anywhere in Kentucky? It is important to understand all aspects of a divorce in Louisville, especially when it comes to money. There are …
High Asset Divorces in Louisville Require Strategic Planning and Tax Expertise
High asset divorces in Louisville require strategic planning and tax expertise to ensure the best possible outcome. Financially substantive individuals who are considering a divorce in Louisville or Central Kentucky should work with well established, experienced and proven family law attorneys who can provide sound counsel and guidance. The experienced divorce attorneys at Dodd & Dodd help to protect our client’s …
Providing Support to Your Children Through a Divorce
What are some of the best strategies for providing support to your children through a divorce in Louisville or Central Kentucky? Many psychologists focus on helping a child to see the divorce as a change of circumstances and not the end of the world. This perspective combined with both parents remaining emotionally as well as physically involved in the child’s …
Mediation Helps Reduce Three Primary Factors in Divorce: Time, Emotional Stress and Cost
Mediation helps reduce three primary factors in divorce – time, emotional stress and cost. You have much more control over your divorce in mediation than you would before a judge so take advantage of the opportunity to manage the process, make some of your own rules and enjoy one of the most beneficial strategies for any divorce: mediation. Why is …
Creating a Child Custody and Parenting Plan in Louisville
Are you concerned about creating a child custody and parenting plan in Louisville which the court will approve? Are you struggling to resolve issues contained within aspects of child custody or parenting time because of a difficult former spouse? The partners at Dodd & Dodd each have decades of experience representing clients before Louisville and Central Kentucky family law courts. We help …