Edgewood Kentucky Family Law Blog
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...
Should you settle or litigate your divorce?
Most couples who decide to end their marriage understand that keeping the divorce process as pain-free as possible can bring the best possible results emotionally and physically. However, sometimes it’s not that simple when determining the financial outcome. Many...
How does your schedule impact parenting time?
A recent law change might make equal parenting time a default in Kentucky divorce cases, but there are still several factors that can affect parenting time and the corresponding schedule that families follow. Of course, parents must factor in the logistics of...
Joint custody means shared decision-making
In 2018, Kentucky lawmakers made shared parenting time a presumption if parents seek a divorce and parenting time is an issue. While this presumption can be overcome in certain cases, many parents do wish to share equal parenting time and joint custody of their...
What is separate property in a divorce?
When a couple decides to divorce, calculating how to divide property and finances can be one of the most difficult tasks. Spouses only have to divide marital property, which includes anything they earned or purchased during the marriage using their joint finances. But...
Is collaborative divorce right for you?
Divorcing spouses can be angry and distrust each other. However, that still may not change the fact that they want to end the marriage as peacefully and efficiently as possible. Under these circumstances, a collaborative divorce can be the best option. There are...
What is divorce education?
The impact of a divorce on one’s family is undeniable, but it can feel even greater for families with young children. A divorce can overturn everything they know and bring a complex mix of emotions with it as well. It is common for parents to worry about their...
Getting a divorce? What happens to the dog?
In the United States, roughly 85 million families own a pet. Almost all of these families would agree that their furry friends, whether they be a dog or a cat, are very important companions in their lives. They love them like family. However, what happens to these...
