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We are often asked about illness on your day with a child and other parenting time related questions. Most Child Custody and Parenting Time plans carefully anticipate every possible scenario and provide specific instructions for how to handle the situation. Your parenting plan should also provide a process to resolve any disputes which might arise along the way. One of …
There are three primary continuing impacts of COVID-19 on Family Law in Louisville: child custody and parenting time, the decision to divorce as well as issues of support. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges of COVID-19 has been the impact on existing child custody and parenting time agreements and orders. The demands of closed schools, remote learning or partial schedules …
Why should you be cautious when texting during a Louisville divorce? What other communications related policies should you think about if you are considering or in the process of a divorce? The reasons to be cautious when texting during a Louisville divorce are context, escalation and evidence. It is generally accepted that most aspects of communication are non-verbal. It’s not …
The term “child custody” is often used by parties going through a divorce here in Louisville. What are the elements of physical and legal custody in a Louisville divorce? The Difference Between Physical Custody and Legal Custody There are two separate forms of custody when it comes to a child or children in Kentucky divorce cases: physical custody and legal …
What is the right time to get divorced in Louisville? Is there a time of year which is better? Should the timing of your divorce be determined by the age or maturity of your children or their schedules? There are signs that it is the right time to consider a divorce. One of the most common and easy signs is …
There are several reasons to hire an experienced Louisville divorce attorney instead of trying to do things yourself. Most Kentucky divorces are filed by one of the parties themselves in an attempt to save money. This is usually due to the mistaken belief that hiring a lawyer will drive up the cost of your divorce. The fact of the matter …
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 …
What should you learn about crafting a viable parenting plan in your Louisville divorce? If you and your former spouse wish to co-parent your children and share physical and legal custody you will need a thorough “parenting plan.” An effective parenting plan should absolutely reflect the best interests of each child, not the wishes of either or both parents. The …
One of the hardest issues for many people following their divorce are the challenges of schooling and co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic in Louisville and Jefferson County. How do you make the choice of whether to send your child(ren) back to school or keep them at home for remote learning? How do you balance work, child care, home schooling and …
A Louisville divorce which involves children has many legal and financial aspects. A common question from our clients asks “is child support still required if custody and parenting time are shared equally?” Recent changes in Kentucky family law and the Court’s understanding of what is in the best interest of the child have led to changes in how the Court …