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Are you interested in a designing a customized parenting plan in your Louisville divorce? What do you need to know if you are a parent who is considering a divorce in Louisville? A divorce which involves children is actually quite a complex matter. Ultimately the Court must either decide upon or approve a parenting plan which resolves two primary issues: …
When should you consider a restraining order in Louisville? What types of protection does the law provide when the actions of one person place another at risk? Restraining orders can unfortunately become part of the process of a divorce. What do you need to know? A restraining order is also often referred to as a protective order issued by the …
How do you manage the marital interest in a business during a Louisville divorce? What are the options available to the owner of the business and/or their spouse? The first step is to establish the value of the marital interest in the business before the Court. The process, known as “valuation,” usually involves certified appraisal expertise and can be ordered …
Will there be a trial at your divorce in Louisville? The answer to that question is not a simple “yes” or “no.” It comes down to the unique circumstances of your situation. While the majority of divorce cases in Louisville do not involve a trial there are situations which require placing an issue before the Court. A divorce cannot be …
One of the most overlooked strategies when approaching child custody and parenting time is the role of a grandparent in a divorce. It is very common to have conflicting feelings about the parents of a soon-to-be former spouse and how they fit into your short and long term plans as a co-parent. How might the grandparents help to support the …
Did you know effective co-parenting helps children of divorce according to a new study by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers? What are some of the keys to effective co-parenting? Effective co-parenting requires a commitment by both parties to make the best interests of the child(ren) the central goal of parenting. One of the most important elements of an effective …
One of the most important things to know if you are considering a divorce or in the process of filing is this: never take legal advice from your spouse. Your spouse is very likely to make substantial statements about how an issue will be handled in a divorce. They may even attempt to bring some form of evidence to support …
We are often asked if there is an end to maintenance during or after a Louisville divorce. When and why is maintenance ordered in a divorce and when does it come to an end? If there has been a substantial change in the finances of either the payor or the recipient of maintenance will the amount of the support change? …
Are you concerned your spouse is attempting to hide money or assets? How do you identify and find missing money and assets in a Louisville divorce? There are several signs which can trigger that gut-level feeling that something is amiss. Is the lifestyle of your spouse a little better than their income suggests it should be? Is your spouse spending …
What are some of the most important things to know about a Louisville divorce? The divorce and family law attorneys at Dodd & Dodd have decades of experience in Louisville divorce cases. If you are considering a divorce there are several important things you will need to know. In order to file for divorce in Louisville you or your spouse …