If you’re a parent in Kentucky going through a separation or divorce, you need to understand Kentucky’s child custody laws. Understanding the law will give you the best chance at securing the best outcome for your situation. Kentucky custody basics The Kentucky courts...
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How can your business debt affect divorce proceedings?
Divorce proceedings can become more complex if they involve business interests and debts. For example, property division includes not only assets but debts, too. Business debts incurred during the marriage are usually marital debts and are subject to division....
Could you have to pay credit card debts you did not know about?
Debt can affect divorce proceedings in Kentucky. This can be the case no matter which spouse’s name the debt is in and the type of debt. Some people end up responsible for their spouse’s credit card debt even when they did not know about it. Spousal responsibility for...
3 indicators of parental alienation
Parental alienation is when one parent attempts to manipulate their children's feelings towards the other parent, often resulting in the child rejecting or showing hostility towards the alienated parent. The alienation can take the form of lies, false accusations,...
Is nesting an option for your family?
Divorce can be a challenging experience for minor children, who have no say or fault in the matter but nevertheless find their lives completely uprooted. Everything they know is no longer the same, and they may experience feelings of insecurity as a result. The...
The pros and cons of mediation during a divorce
Mediation is a collaborative effort where divorcing couples work together to negotiate terms. A neutral third party known as a mediator facilitates the meetings and helps the couple to reach a resolution outside of court. This approach has benefits and drawbacks, and...
Indicators of an attempt to conceal assets during divorce
Kentucky divides marital assets based on equity during a divorce. This means the court considers numerous factors to determine what is a fair, but not necessarily equal split. However, certain individuals try to skirt this process by hiding their assets or obscuring...
Child support enforcement in Kentucky
If you are currently working through the divorce process as a parent or recently ended your marriage, various legal issues involving your kids could cause you to lose sleep at night. From child custody to your child's mental well-being, it is crucial to work through...
Co-parents, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays
Target and other major retailers are starting to haul out Halloween products, even though the back-to-school season hasn’t yet started. And that means that it’s time for… co-parents to start thinking about the winter holidays! “Wait, what?” you may be thinking. “Why...
When should I consider a prenup?
The notion of creating a prenuptial agreement can be a difficult one for many couples. We’re bombarded with stereotypes, such as prenups only being something the wealthy consider. Others buy into the myth that they are a precursor to a doomed marriage. Even the state...