Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “support”
What makes the date of separation important in a Louisville divorce? How is the date of separation established in a Louisville divorce case and how could it matter to your unique circumstances? The two primary reasons for what makes the date of separation important in a Louisville divorce involve marital property characterization and division as well as the amount and …
Can an unmarried mother take her child and move away from Louisville without the father’s permission? While this is actually a quite complex legal question, the simple answer begins with “yes, unless the father of the child asserts his rights and paternity under Kentucky law.” If this is the case, how does an unmarried father in Kentucky protect his child custody …
While surveys show that the nation’s divorce rate may actually be going down, there are more Louisville divorce cases for those over 50. Why are older couples divorcing at an increasing rate? Unfortunately, couples over the age of 50 in Kentucky and around the country are far more likely to see their marriages fail than they were in decades past. …
What is the affect of domestic violence on a Louisville divorce? What does Kentucky Family Law have to say about domestic violence and child custody? Domestic violence in today’s legal terms can take many forms. The most obvious is physical and emotional abuse. Physical abuse involving slapping, hitting, kicking shoving or throwing things at another are considered in domestic violence …
Are you tired of trying to complete a divorce on your own in Louisville? Have you already invested hours and hours of your own time, taken time off of work and struggled with the motions and paperwork associated with your case? Did you think an issue such as maintenance or child custody and visitation was resolved only to appear before …
How does infidelity matter in a Louisville divorce? We are often asked if an affair will cause a party to lose more in a divorce or get less time with the children. What is the impact of cheating on a divorce case? If you suspect your spouse is cheating or you have been accused of an affair yourself it is …
Have you reached a decision point in your mind that it’s time to consider bringing an end to your marriage? What are some tips for organizing for a divorce in Louisville? What are some of the things which might surprise you as you begin the process? In most marriages one of the spouses handles most of the finances and the …
What is the date of separation and how does the date of separation affect a Louisville divorce? The date of separation legally marks the point in time where the marital unit ends from a property perspective, as well as during the determination of the need for, duration and amount of spousal maintenance. Generally speaking, from the date of the marriage …
How long does a prenuptial agreement last in Louisville? Generally speaking, prenuptial agreements are legal contracts which are entered into between two people who are contemplating marriage. The prenup takes effect upon the date of the marriage and does not expire unless otherwise specified in the agreement itself. If the couple chooses not to marry, the prenup is generally invalidated …
What are the options to ensure funding your retirement during a Louisville divorce? Gray divorce (where the parties are over the age of 50) has become much more common over the past decade. One of the most common challenges which must be considered in a gray divorce is how to provide adequate retirement for each spouse. In many of these …