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What happens in Louisville divorces which involve child custody parenting time and support in cases of special needs? Issues associated with child custody and parenting time are often some of the most contentious challenges of a divorce. Each child has their own unique circumstances, age and needs which must be addressed during the process of child custody and parenting time …
Are you concerned about protecting your child custody and parenting time in a Louisville divorce? The good news is if you haven’t been convicted of certain crimes or domestic violence you almost always have the right to spend time with your child(ren) after a Louisville divorce. The amount of time and the extent of your legal right to make decisions …
Are you wondering how to manage relocation with existing child custody orders in Louisville? Child custody and parenting time agreements are often sources of concern and legal issues following a divorce. Perhaps one of the most contentious post decree child custody and parenting time issues is a move-away or relocation case. What happens if existing orders have established shared parenting …
What happens if my former spouse violates orders in our divorce decree? How serious is this and what can be done to get them back into compliance? The orders issued at the end of your divorce in Louisville are a “Court Order.” Violating a court order can and will lead to serious consequences. The leading sources of post-decree litigation in …
How does Kentucky family law affect pets in a divorce here in Louisville? Pets are obviously beloved members of the family. What is to become of the family dog, cat, bird, snakes, ferret or pet after the divorce? Until recent years pets in Kentucky were unfortunately considered more like marital property. Recently, while pets are still considered to be “marital …
Parents who are ending their marriages are finding it easier to agree upon the use of parenting plans in a Louisville divorce. The written parenting plan document outlines important issues regarding the children. This includes, but is not limited to the time each child will spend with each parent and how decisions affecting the child will be made. Also known …
What is the difference between legal and physical child custody in a Louisville divorce case? Kentucky couples going through a divorce may not know the child custody options available to a judge when deciding issues regarding children during a divorce. When judges make any decision regarding the custody of a child they must give serious consideration to many factors, including …
While child custody and parenting time may the most contentious issues in many divorce cases, how is a beloved pet handled in a Louisville divorce can be quite a complex question as well. This is especially true for couples without children, gray divorces or when the family pet is a centerpiece of family life. It may be reassuring for you …
Many clients are surprised to learn that parenting plans can be quite creative here in Louisville. Child custody and parenting time (sometimes referred to as visitation) are part of parenting plans when a Louisville divorce case involves a child or children. Our Courts believe it is in a child’s best interest to spend quality time with each parent, and most considerations …
What is the role of a Guardian ad Litem in a Louisville Divorce? A Guardian ad Litem is either a private attorney or a Court Appointed professional. The role of the Guardian Ad Litem is to represent the best interests of the child(ren), be it in a Family Court case such as a divorce or child custody and parenting time …