Although most television dramas depict divorce proceedings as highly-contentious matters, the majority of divorces in the U.S. are now resolved on a collaborative basis. A collaborative divorce process does not require judicial intervention. Instead, spouses work with...
Edgewood Kentucky Family Law Blog
2 reasons a teenager’s phone can strain parenting plans
Parents in Kentucky may struggle with certain elements of shared parental responsibility. Scheduling conflicts and differing personal values can often make it hard for parents to share decision-making authority and parenting time with their children. Ideally, you will...
2 ways divorces involving professional athletes are complicated
A successful career in professional sports usually comes with a substantial leap in income. If you are a divorcing professional athlete (or married to one), do not assume wealth will make the process easier. Having wealth or valuable property makes many divorces even...
Why some divorces are contested
It would be nice if all couples could stay together without ending their relationship. (Or at least have amicable divorces.) Alas, when it comes to divorce, things don’t always work out smoothly, which is why some spouses contest their divorce. When a divorce is...
3 considerations for business owners during divorce
Owning a family business is a good experience, but it may become a problem if the owners decide to end their marriage. This decision affects the business and the owners. Determining the best way to proceed with this situation is a priority. You should consider a few...
Start preparing now if you want a divorce in the new year
Unofficially, January is known as the divorce month. More people file divorce petitions in January than at any other time. Some are waiting for the holidays to pass, while others want to start a new life in a new year. Those planning to divorce in 2023 can face many...
Questions from your children about your upcoming divorce
As you and your spouse move toward a divorce, you’re probably going to have conversations with your children about this process. You’re at least going to have a family meeting where you inform them about the divorce. As a parent, it’s always important to put the...
Is your retirement account your separate property?
It is hard to predict what your financial circumstances will be like after a divorce. Unless you already have some agreement with your spouse, your negotiations with one another or the outcome of your court case will directly influence what resources you have when you...
Cryptocurrency may be a way to hide assets
Have you been worrying that your spouse is hiding assets? Maybe you thought they were doing it while you were still happily married, and you realized something was wrong. Maybe you filed for divorce, and now you’re worried that they’re going to hide assets to keep...
Does health impact parenting time decisions?
There are a lot of different factors that go into a parenting time decision when parents get divorced. Ideally, parents will work together to find a schedule that fits for their family. But, if they cannot agree on a solution themselves, the court can create an order...