High asset divorces require strategic planning and tax expertise to ensure the best possible outcome under Kentucky Family Law and in Louisville Family Court. Financially substantive individuals who are considering a divorce in Louisville 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 …
Gray Divorce or Divorce after the Age of 50 in Louisville
The Washington Post recently noted that the divorce rate for those over the age of 50 – often referred to as “Gray Divorce” – has more than doubled since 1990. More than half of gray divorce or divorce after the age of 50 cases are the first marriage for each party, and the majority have lasted longer than 20 years. …
How to Determine the Value of Business Goodwill in a Louisville Divorce
What is “goodwill” and how does one determine the value of business goodwill in a Louisville divorce? Does goodwill only apply to an individual or does it apply to a company as well? A divorce which involves a closely-held business or professional practice is not only legally and financially complex, it will often be quite contentious. If you or your …
What Happens When Divorcing Spouses Co-Own a Business in Louisville?
What happens when divorcing spouses co-own a business in Louisville? What happens to the business during marital property division? When the soon-to-be divorcing spouses co-own a business in Louisville they must give serious consideration to this important asset and how it will be handled during the course of the divorce. What is to become of the business itself? What are …
How Do You Find Hidden Money and Assets in a Louisville Divorce
How do you find hidden money and assets in a Louisville divorce? What should you do if you suspect your former spouse is attempting to transfer or hide assets or money to relatives or simply under-report things to the Court? While it may be understandable that people want to keep as much as they can during a divorce, but there …
Preparing for a Contested Divorce in Louisville
Are you preparing for a contested divorce in Louisville? Do you know things are going to be difficult with your former spouse as you work through complex issues such as child custody and visitation, the division of marital property including retirement and/or a business interest as well as matters of child support and maintenance? Does your spouse have a diagnosed …
Is My Business at Risk During a Louisville Divorce?
We are often asked “Is my business at risk during a Louisville divorce?” What does a business owner need to know if they are considering or at the outset of a divorce? The first question regarding the business or professional practice in a divorce is whether it will be characterized as your separate asset, marital property or even some blend …
The Division of a Business in a Louisville Divorce
What should one expect regarding the division of a business in a Louisville divorce? What are the primary concerns if you own a company or a professional practice? What are some important issues for the spouse of a business owner? The division of a business in a Louisville divorce is often one of the most contentious parts of the process …
How Do You Get What You Want Out Of Your Divorce in Louisville
Is it possible to get what you want out of your divorce in Louisville? What do you need to know about the process of a divorce here in Louisville? Perhaps the most important central issue to consider is the cost of your divorce and the amount of time it will take to complete are based upon 2 things: the amount …
What Are You Most Worried About in Your Louisville Divorce?
What are you most worried about in your Louisville divorce? This is actually one of the first questions we ask each and every client. We really want to know what’s on your mind. What keeps you up at night? Our attorneys are experienced divorce and family law attorneys with decades of experience. We are proven trial attorneys who work to …