You met a very special person, and while you were nervous about dating someone who had a child, you grew to love the child as much as the parent. When you proposed marriage, you knew you wanted to spend the rest of your life with your loved one and his or her child....
Month: November 2017
Month: November 2017
Is your prenuptial agreement unfair?
Even if a couple enters into a prenuptial agreement before marriage, the process of planning a divorce may prove that the agreement is invalid. If the agreement is not written fairly, one spouse or the other may successfully challenge it and secure different terms. In...
Staying together for the kids may make matters worse
There comes a time in many parents' lives when staying together as a couple simply doesn't make sense anymore. Depending on the nature of the relationship, some parents may postpone divorce for the sake of the children, which seems like a very attractive option for...
What is equitable property division in divorce?
Here in Kentucky, we use equitable distribution guidelines to govern how couples split their assets and liabilities when they choose to divorce. Unlike several other states like Texas, New Mexico and California, which require spouses to split up their marital property...
How to divorce proof your holidays
When you stood in a Kentucky courtroom and listened to a judge pronounce the terms of your divorce, you may have experienced mixed emotions. On one hand, you may have felt relief that your martial problems were finally coming to an end and you were free to set your...
Be sure you work out terms of medical child support
Divorce between parents often means that each party must work together to create fair agreements outlining their respective obligations to the ongoing care of their children. In some cases, parents do not fully address every issue that may arise between parents...