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...
Year: 2020
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...
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...