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How is maintenance to be established and calculated in a Louisville divorce case? Generally speaking, maintenance is a tool to level the financial playing field between the parties during the course of divorce as well as the years which follow. Maintenance also facilitates the transition between a two-income household and becoming self-sustaining during or after a marriage. Unlike guideline child …
A Louisville divorce involving a CEO or executive or the owner of a business or professional practice is quite more legally and financially complex than many other divorces. There are many challenging issues in most divorce cases ranging from child custody and parenting time to questions of support and how to divide the equity in the family home and even …
How long does a prenuptial agreement last in Louisville? Generally speaking, prenuptial agreements are legal contracts which are entered into between two people who are contemplating marriage. The prenup takes effect upon the date of the marriage and does not expire unless otherwise specified in the agreement itself. If the couple chooses not to marry, the prenup is generally invalidated …
Did you know the divorce rate increases toward the end of the year in Louisville? While this phenomenon has leveled out more from a calendar basis over the past few years there is still a sharp increase in the number of search queries and activity on family law websites toward the end of the year. This annual pattern demonstrates the …
Most people don’t wish to face the end of a marriage. There might be another way to look at things: is the new school year an opportunity to start a new chapter after a divorce? Divorce is usually viewed as a very negative event and there are many things to be concerned about. However, while the process can be extremely …
What is the process for getting a restraining order for domestic violence in Louisville? If someone in your family, household or workplace is taking actions, communicating or behaving in a way which feels threatening you simply want to make it stop and protect yourself. What has to happen in order for a restraining order to be issued? Getting a restraining …
Does your child’s opinion matter in Louisville parenting time cases? Will the Judge listen to the input of a child during or after a divorce? Will the child’s perspective outweigh the positions of their parents? The short answer is the Judge will listen to the input of any “mature” child. This is generally established as 14 years of age. However, …
We are often asked “How do you know when it’s time to divorce in Louisville and Southern Kentucky?” How do you know when a marriage is genuinely “over?” Every person is truly unique, and so is the union of two unique people. While ultimately the decision of whether or not a marriage is irreconcilable will be made by the parties …
Many people believe marital property is split right down the middle between divorcing parties in Louisville. This isn’t the case and Kentucky Family Law doesn’t specify a 50/50 split. What does a fair property division solution look like in a Louisville divorce? How do the concepts of “fair” and “equal” apply in these cases? Marital property in Kentucky means all …
What is Parallel Parenting and Co-Parenting after a divorce in Louisville. A recent article in Psychology Today provides insight into two styles of parenting children following a divorce. Our Louisville Family Courts are very flexible in what they are willing to consider as part of a parenting plan. While creativity and existing rhythms of each child may come into play, …