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Edgewood Kentucky Family Law Blog
What happens to debt in a Kentucky divorce?
Many divorce stories that make the news have to do with fights over valuable assets like ownership in a business, intellectual property like a patent or trademark, or real estate. But for many couples going through divorce in Kenton County and throughout Northern...
Considering a move? The other parent must agree first
The decision to move is rarely one that is taken lightly. A lot goes into the process of researching, touring and selecting a new place to live. The process can often become a little more complex for divorced parents. If one has shared parenting time of their...
Staying together for the kids: Should we consider it?
If spouses realize they are unhappy in their marriage, it is a common next step to consider getting a divorce. However, this prospect can become complex for parents with kids. It leads many people to wonder if they should put off a divorce and stay together for the...
Mediation and collaborative divorce: What’s the difference?
Many couples who are struggling in their marriage are resistant to the idea of getting divorced because they believe that there is only one method available. In the past, the only legal avenue for divorce was litigation, which can easily become adversarial and...
Beware of social media’s effects on divorce
Getting a divorce in a modern age comes with a very modern problem – social media. Regardless of one’s age nowadays, social media can play a large role in their everyday life, from getting the daily news to keeping in touch with old friends. But Kentucky couples...
Hiding assets in marriage and in divorce
Regardless of how healthy and transparent a relationship may be, there are bound to be some secrets that spouses don’t disclose to one another. That isn’t necessarily a problem, unless it concerns an issue that will directly impact the whole family. Money is just such...
Divorce over 50: Prepare to handle complex finances
In the last few decades, the number of couples over 50 choosing to divorce increased sharply. Many studies indicate that this increase is a result of the changing attitudes towards divorce, as well as the rise in women who are financially independent from their...
What happens to the couple’s business in divorce?
When couples open a family business together, it is often the realization of a long-term goal for both spouses. However, many married partners in business together worry that their dream – as well as the success of the business – could be put at risk if they decide to...
Three ways to make parallel parenting work
After a divorce, it is not always easy to get along with an ex-spouse. It can become even more challenging when ex-spouses share a child, as well as parenting time and responsibilities. It is only natural for parents to still feel some resentment or anger towards each...