We are often asked if there is any advantage to filing first in a Louisville divorce case. In most cases the question of who files for the divorce itself will not have a material outcome on the case itself. However, there are absolutely instances where it is important to make sure you are the first...
The Pros and Cons of Filing First in a Louisville Divorce
What are the pros and cons of filing first in a Louisville Divorce? There is a lot of pre-planning to do prior to filing for a divorce. Many people believe it is best to be the spouse who actually files for divorce. Others don’t want be regarded as the one who caused the divorce, or...
What Should You Know about Starting a Louisville Divorce?
What should you know about starting a Louisville divorce? A divorce is actually commenced when one of the spouses file is a petition to dissolve the marriage in the Family Court. Simultaneously with the filing of the petition to dissolve the marriage the court issues a summons. Then the summons and petition must be served...
What are Your Options for Responding to a Divorce Petition?
What are your options for responding to a divorce petition in Louisville or Jefferson County Louisville? What happens if you don't answer the petition at all? Either party in a Kentucky marriage has the right to file a petition for divorce. You officially become the respondent when the petition and a summons are served. The...