Family Law

If you have been through a divorce with children in Kentucky, it is possible that you are obligated to make child support payments every month. The intention of child support is so that the custodial parent will be able to raise the child in a way that best fulfills the child’s needs. Child support is supposed to prevent a divorce…

Some states have laws that require the spouse who files for divorce to be able to prove that his or her spouse has acted in a way that justifies the dissolution of the marriage Typically this is viewed as any form of marital misconduct, which can include adultery, drug addiction or domestic abuse, among other things. As the Legal Aid…

A lot of people in Kentucky will tell you that there are tricks to getting what you deserve out of a divorce, such as how to fill out the forms and what information to share and withhold from the court. However, an experienced attorney can tell you which forms are actually necessary and unnecessary, how to fill them out, and…

When your marriage ends, child custody is likely the biggest among many pressing concerns. Where and with whom will your children live after the divorce? If you are not married to your child’s other parent, you may worry about receiving custody and visitation and protecting your parental rights. In 2018, Kentucky became the only state with a default joint custody…

A fairytale wedding day does not guarantee a long and happy marriage. While the divorce rate in the U.S. has held steady over the past few years, it is still sobering to note that half of all marriages will end in divorce. When you and your spouse cannot see eye to eye and divorce looms, it is a good idea…