Whether you are a father seeking to get more time with your children or a mother seeking support, a paternity suit may be your only option. Pursuing paternity can be a complex process, but before you take the first step, you should know what you're getting into. Why...
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What are the “powers” in powers of attorney?
In Kentucky, powers of attorney are a specific set of capabilities that you designate to a person. These are decision-making abilities over your person and your estate. However, there's a large difference between the notion of powers and knowing exactly what they are:...
Advocating for your grandchildren after divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and complex process, especially when children are involved. While the focus often remains on the parents' rights and responsibilities, the impact on extended family members, particularly grandparents, should not be overlooked....
Co-parenting: Communication remains important on vacations
Going on summer vacation is a fun experience for children, but this can become a complex undertaking for parents who share custody of their children. One of the concerns parents must consider is how the children will be able to contact their other parent. For most...
Helping your children adjust after divorce
Going through a divorce can be a challenging and emotional process for both parents and children. Your children may take a significant amount of time learning the new rules and how to adjust to two different households. After a divorce, it's important to help your...
How to make coparenting easier on yourself
First of all, when you have kids with someone you aren't married to – either an ex-spouse or someone you never married – you are probably already familiar with one fact: Kentucky prefers shared custody. This means that your parenting situation is an ongoing...
3 tips for child custody during the holiday
People who are facing child custody matters during their divorce should ensure they’re putting the children first. The holiday season is one that’s going to be rather challenging, especially early in the case. One of the most important things to remember is that you...
What is a prenup and postnup?
Divorce is seldom thought of when two people are just getting married. However, the reality is that divorce can always happen, even to the happiest couples – often for reasons other than marital conflict. Having a backup plan, even if there’s no plan to use it, could...
Will your spouse’s cheating affect your Kentucky divorce?
Few actions by a spouse will do as much damage as an extramarital affair. A one-night stand during a business trip or emotional affairs with friends can destroy the trust and respect that you have spent years developing in your marriage. As the spouse discovering your...
How to protect yourself when preparing for a late-in-life marriage
Maybe you never met someone who made you feel excited enough to put your career on the back burner while you were younger, or perhaps you married very young and lost your spouse or divorced. Now you have finally met someone you would like to share your life with...