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...
Can an Unmarried Mother Take her Child and Move Away from Louisville?
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...
More Louisville Divorce Cases for Those Over 50
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...
The Affect of Domestic Violence on a Louisville Divorce
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...