How is the marital property interest in a business or professional practice divided in a Louisville divorce? How do you establish the existence of and ultimately the valuation of any marital interest in a business or professional practice in a Louisville divorce case? Generally speaking, in these cases there are three important steps in the process. First, the Court and …
Reduce or Eliminate All Social Media Posting During a Divorce
Reduce or eliminate all social media posting 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 a …
You Have a Fiduciary Duty to Your Former Spouse Until Your Divorce is Final
Did you know you have a fiduciary duty to your former spouse 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 …
Experienced Louisville Divorce Lawyer
Why is it important to work with an experienced Louisville divorce lawyer and how can this actually save you money? No one enters into marriage expecting to ultimately seek a divorce but there does come a point in time when a marriage may no longer be sustainable. What does it take to complete a successful divorce in Louisville? Why will …
Mediation Can Reduce Three Primary Factors in Divorce: Time, Emotional Stress and Cost
Mediation can 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 Visitation Plan in Louisville
Are you concerned about creating a child custody and visitation plan in Louisville which the court will approve? Are you struggling to resolve issues contained within aspects of child custody or visitation 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. …
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 the 4 Types of Borderline Personality Disorder Affect a Louisville Divorce
Are you considering the end of your marriage to a spouse with borderline personality disorder? How do the 4 types of Borderline Personality Disorder affect a Louisville divorce? An informed strategy will reap substantial benefits when working through issues such as child custody and visitation, property division and issues of child support and maintenance. Up until recently American therapists considered …
Preparing for a Contentious Divorce in Louisville
Are you considering the end of your marriage and concerned about preparing for a contentious divorce in Louisville? There are many reasons why specific issues or a divorce itself can become contentious. In some cases, there is simply an area where the former spouses cannot negotiate or mediate a resolution which satisfies both parties. In other cases an issue has …
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 …