Edgewood Kentucky Family Law Blog
I Can’t Pay My Child Support or Alimony Payment Because I was Laid Off During the COVID-19 Crisis
With COVID-19 now changing the way we live our lives, many have been terminated or temporarily removed from their place of work.  With a sudden halt to income, some may be wondering what to do now if they cannot make their court-ordered child support or spousal...
Co-parenting During This Difficult Time
When I first meet with a new client and begin discussing custody and parenting time, I routinely tell the client about the importance of having two parents in their child’s life. Also, and  more importantly, that co-parenting doesn’t just happen in the good times...
Attorney Stephanie Dietz featured in the NKBA magazine, Lex Loci
Attorney Stephanie Dietz was recently featured in the NKBA magazine Lex Loci as she reviews the origination and specifics of Collaborative Law. Stephanie is a proud member of the Family Law section of the American Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, and...
Planning to move forward following a divorce
Divorce can be a difficult time for many people in Kentucky. The end of a long-term relationship can be accompanied by depression, isolation and even a decline in physical health as people avoid physical activity. Even if people had been unhappy in their relationship...
When children request custody changes
Divorced parents living in Kentucky are often concerned about the well-being of their children. In many situations, one parent has primary physical custody while the other receives more limited visitation, also known as parenting time. In many cases, both parents are...
Is divorce stress throwing you off your game?
If you're one of many professional athletes who live in Kentucky and happen to be preparing for divorce, you may be able to relate to those who say their personal problems sometimes get in the way of their performance on the field or court. Divorce isn't easy,...
Basic parenting plan elements and typical responsibilities
Parents who end their marriages in Kentucky face a period of adjustment alongside their children. As part of the divorce, parents usually negotiate a parenting plan that addresses when the children spend time with each parent and who makes decisions about the...
Marriages that begin unhappily linked to divorce
When people in Kentucky decide to divorce, there may be several issues that led to the end of a marriage. While many people expect that newlyweds are the happiest and that marital satisfaction declines over the years, other research indicates that some people continue...
How to help children adjust to a divorce
As hard as a divorce can be on an adult, it can be even more difficult for a child to get through. However, there are many strategies that parents in Kentucky and in other states can use to help their children adjust to their new circumstances. Ideally, parents will...
Common reasons women file for divorce
Women in Kentucky may divorce their husbands because of issues such as infidelity, abuse of alcohol or drugs, or domestic abuse. Many marriages also end because of financial issues.The reason for divorce in many cases may come down to problems with communication....
