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You’ve probably had several discussions with your spouse (and countless reflections within your own mind and heart) about the possibility of a divorce. In some cases, one party is surprised when they are served divorce papers by the other. One thing is certain: if you are considering ending your marriage you need to give consideration to the steps to prepare …
How do you manage a Louisville divorce with a begrudging spouse? You may have tried everything from counseling to couples retreats to honest conversations about ending the marriage. Your spouse just doesn’t want a divorce and you can’t continue the marriage. What are you supposed to do? The first and most important thing to know is you aren’t alone in …
Two questions pop up pretty early in the attorney/client first interview regarding divorce: How quickly can I get divorced in Louisville and How much will it cost? The Court must have jurisdiction over both spouses for a minimum of 60 days before the marital status can be terminated and before the parties are restored to ‘single’ status. The parties can …
Who gets the home in a Louisville Divorce? We are often asked this question, however there is no simple answer to the ultimate disposition of your home at the outset of a divorce. The family home represents many things to both parties in a divorce. There are many components: financial, emotional, impact on the children, and even pride and the …
How is Maintenance determined in a Louisville divorce case? The determination of Maintenance (sometimes referred to as “alimony”) in divorce cases throughout the Louisville area is quite complex. There are several factors which determine if and when Maintenance is to be awarded, and the amount of support itself. These include but are not limited to: The length of the marriage …
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 …
The recent announcement of a divorce by Bill and Melinda Gates after 27 years of marriage provides some insight as the gray divorce trend continues in Louisville and across the US. “Gray divorce” is a term which applies to a divorce when both parties are over the age of 50. In most cases, the underlying marriage has lasted for more …
How can your behavior and your choices during a Louisville divorce affect your life after the process is completed? Divorce can be a traumatic experience for many people. In some cases, an individual struggles to understand and process is happening in the “here and now.” They are often unable to perceive the reality of the road forward after their divorce …
Are you wondering when to consider moving out in a Louisville divorce and when not to? Once the former spouses have come to the decision to divorce one of the next questions which often arises is “who is going to move out?” This is actually quite complex from a legal perspective. The first and perhaps most important question associated with …
There are several reasons to hire an experienced Louisville divorce attorney instead of trying to do things yourself. Most Kentucky divorces are filed by one of the parties themselves in an attempt to save money. This is usually due to the mistaken belief that hiring a lawyer will drive up the cost of your divorce. The fact of the matter …