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What are the steps to a divorce in Louisville and Jefferson County and what should you do to begin your planning and preparation? While every divorce in Louisville is unique there is a common process almost all divorces must follow here in Kentucky. The basic process includes the initial filing, financial disclosures by the parties, negotiation and/or litigation of the …
The attorneys at Dodd & Dodd have represented the citizens of Louisville before our local Family Court for literally decades. Too often we have seen false accusations of child abuse or domestic violence during a divorce or post-decree child custody battle. This is a strategy some parties use to gain leverage during a contentious legal battle, but it is possible …
Are you concerned about crafting a child custody and parenting plan in Jefferson County 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 experienced divorce and family law attorneys at Dodd & Dodd have several decades of experience representing clients before Jefferson …
How does your previous standard of living affect maintenance in a Louisville divorce case? How will the standard of living be determined in your case? The standard of living enjoyed by the couple during the course of their marriage is one of the key factors when determining the need for and potential amount of amount of maintenance. The general idea …
What is the value of mediation in a Jefferson County divorce? Mediation is an effective tool to resolve areas of disagreement between the parties in many divorce cases. Mediation can reduce the emotional toll and stress associated with a divorce and in many cases significantly reduce the cost and time necessary to complete a divorce. Mediation is specifically designed to …
Are you wondering how to deal with your house in a divorce here in Louisville or Jefferson County? Kentucky residents who are going through a divorce may be concerned how the process of a divorce may impact their mortgage or who gets to keep the marital home. This is a complex emotional and financial decision and it is best to …
How does the cost of a degree or professional certification matter in a Louisville or Jefferson County divorce? It’s a competitive world, and many people today work to achieve advanced post-graduate degrees and professional licensing or certification. It is not uncommon for one spouse to work to support the other as they pursue their advanced degree or professional license or …
Will you have to pay maintenance in your Jefferson County or Louisville divorce? Many factors must be considered during maintenance negotiations, mediation or litigation. There is no finite maintenance computation under Kentucky law as one would find for child support. However, Kentucky’s family law code does specify several “factors” which must be considered including but not limited to: The length …
The attorneys at Dodd & Dodd take a positive approach to your divorce in Louisville and Jefferson County. Our goal is to help our clients to work through their divorce in a way that accomplishes their goals and objectives, while reducing the time, emotional burden and cost associated with the process. If you casually ask most people considering divorce they …
We are often asked “How does family law mediation work in a Louisville divorce?” The mediation process begins with the selection of a qualified mediator. Look for an experienced mediator who has a strong track record of success within family law mediations as well as a thorough understanding of family law and how it is administered in our Family Courts …