What is the affect of domestic violence on a Louisville divorce? What does Kentucky Family Law have to say about domestic violence and child custody? Domestic violence in today’s legal terms can take many forms. The most obvious is physical and emotional abuse. Physical abuse involving slapping, hitting, kicking shoving or throwing things at another...
Getting a Restraining Order for Domestic Violence in Louisville
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...
Can You Prove Abuse During a Louisville Divorce
Can you prove abuse during a Louisville divorce case? Reported cases of domestic violence and associated restraining orders substantially increased during the pandemic and have continued since. It can be very difficult and frightening to make the decision to leave a physically or verbally abusive spouse. How will an abusive spouse respond to service of...
Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders Will Impact a Divorce
Domestic violence and restraining orders will impact a divorce in many ways here in Louisville. It is not uncommon for our courts to issue restraining orders in domestic violence situations. A person can request a domestic violence restraining order if he or she has been threatened with abuse or has in fact been abused by...