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Does a long term marriage impact maintenance in a Louisville divorce? There are many factors which must be considered from the perspective of spousal maintenance. when a long term marriage has occurred. There is no “guideline maintenance” as there is in child support. If the parties earn relatively the same amount of money or there is an abundance of marital …
What are some questions to help answer whether to consider a divorce in Louisville or anywhere in the surrounding area? Has the topic of divorce come up between you and your spouse? How do you know if you should consider counseling or other steps to save the marriage or if it is simply time to consider a divorce? Marriage therapists …
How have historic trends and the recent impacts of the pandemic impacted family life in Louisville? Important studies regarding marriage and divorce provide insight into these trends as well as insight into the realities associated with family law and the importance of working with the experienced divorce and family law attorneys at Dodd & Dodd. Presently, Kentucky has one of …
Why does the length of the marriage matter in a Louisville divorce? How does the duration of the underlying marriage affect many issues, including the division of marital property and maintenance? Kentucky Family Law recognizes the real life implications of the duration of the marriage between the parties. When a marriage lasts for a relatively short period of time there …
What are some examples of when you should consider a prenup and how is it a positive and not a negative in a serious relationship which is headed for marriage? A prenuptial agreement, more commonly referred to as a “prenup” often has a negative bias attached to its name and the underlying concept. Why would you want to negotiate a …
Who qualifies for an uncontested divorce in Louisville or throughout Kentucky? Many California residents may have heard about the prospect of uncontested divorce as a way to end a marriage or registered domestic partnership. An uncontested divorce can provide a quick and easy divorce solution for couples that qualify. It is important for Kentucky residents to understand how an uncontested …
Why is the length of the marriage important in a Louisville divorce? Kentucky Family Law presumes a marriage which lasted longer than 10 years to be of long duration. Two of the primary issues associated with the length of the marriage are maintenance and the division of marital property. Maintenance is designed to provide additional financial resources to a spouse …
How does the duration of your marriage affect the outcome of your divorce in Louisville? One of the most important facts our Family Court will consider is amount of time the parties were married. Generally speaking the longer two parties are married, the more they are able to build together. Incomes tend to rise for those who work as they …
Prenuptial agreements are a valuable legal tool for protecting assets, intellectual property and existing financial interests prior to entering into a marriage. This is especially true for people who own their own business or are part of a professional practice. Prenuptial agreements have gotten a bad reputation over the years. TV, movies and other dramas falsely portray them as manipulative …