The attorneys at Dodd & Dodd have represented the citizens of Louisville before our local Family Court for literally decades. Too often we have seen false accusations of child abuse or domestic violence during a divorce or post-decree child custody battle. This is a strategy some parties use to gain leverage during a contentious legal...
Domestic Violence in a Jefferson County Divorce
What is the impact of domestic violence in a Jefferson County divorce case? Genuine or false allegations of domestic violence can impact several aspects of the divorce including child custody and parenting time as well as maintenance. If you are found guilty of domestic violence you will in all likelihood be ineligible to receive maintenance....
Will Domestic Violence Affect a Louisville Divorce?
In Kentucky we are a "no fault" divorce state, meaning one does not have to have grounds for a divorce. All divorces in Kentucky are basically considered to be based upon "irreconcilable differences." So if there are no grounds required, how will domestic violence affect a Louisville divorce? What is the impact of one spouse...
Answering an Accusation of Domestic Violence in a Divorce
What is the best strategy for answering an accusation of domestic violence in a divorce? Your former spouse has obtained an emergency restraining order after accusing you of abuse, child abuse or some other form of domestic violence. Many people ignore the issues surrounding a restraining order, but the consequences can have a life-altering and...