Careful planning is an important step in a divorce in Louisville. This planning should occur before a spouse informs their partner they intend to end the marriage, and takes consistent action after that date to bring the marriage to conclusion. Why is careful planning so important when considering or preparing for a divorce in Louisville? Several important issues arise during …
How Can We Help With a Parenting Plan in Your Divorce
How can we help with a parenting plan in your divorce in Louisville? Why should you seek the help of Dodd & Dodd’s experienced experienced Louisville family law attorneys for your parenting plan? The parenting plan contains child custody arrangements and the visitation schedule for both parents, as well as complex justification and background information concerning each parent, the children …
Maintenance Orders in Long Term Marriages
What determines maintenance orders in long term marriages which end in a divorce in Louisville? Generally speaking our courts consider a long term marriage as one which lasted more than ten years. In these cases the court will often consider either a more substantive maintenance, a longer term of support or a combination of both. There are many factors which …
What is the Difference Between Temporary and Permanent Maintenance Orders
What is the difference between temporary and permanent maintenance orders in a Louisville divorce case? What do you need to immediately know about temporary orders? Will temporary orders affect the permanent orders ultimately issued in your case? The party who initially files the divorce petition may request initial orders from the judge regarding matters such as child custody and parenting …
Women Often Face Substantial Financial Challenges After Divorce
A recent study has brought a concerning fact to light with respect to divorce: women often face substantial financial challenges after divorce. The myth commonly portrayed in movies and television shows women who “win” a divorce case resulting in big child custody, support and maintenance or maintenance payments. This new study points to a different reality. The experienced Louisville family …