When it comes time to split up marital property in a divorce, the reality of the matter is often far more complex than people realize. One of the most common pitfalls for divorcing couples is what to do with debt that they jointly accrued. Many couples forget that...
Year: 2017
Year: 2017
Can I object to the state of the other parent’s home?
It's not always easy to let your child's other parent exercise his or her rights as a parent, especially if you don't approve of his or her style of parenting. This is exceptionally true when a child is still an infant and considerably more vulnerable than older...
Misconceptions concerning divorce may add unnecessary stress
If you are considering divorce, a great deal of factors could be influencing your decision. The outcome of dissolving a marriage will inherently have an impact on your financial future, and if you and your spouse have children together, you likely have concerns about...
What legal authority do I have over my stepchild?
As a stepparent, you face a very difficult task when it comes to helping to raise the children of your spouse. Legally speaking, you may face difficulty asserting your rights to make parenting decisions, even if the child in question lives in your home most or all of...
Temporary child support modifications
Many parents who carry a child support order want to provide everything their child needs, but sometimes circumstances align that make it difficult pay all of your obligations. Often, parents who face this dilemma worry that they cannot change their child support...
Legal separations offer a divorce alternative
In some cases, a married couple experiencing relationship trouble may not be ready to pull the trigger on a complete divorce, but one or both spouses may feel that something needs to change and the strength of the court is necessary to help that change. While it is...
Can another state’s court change my custody order?
When two parents split up and one moves out of state, a custody agreement may face serious difficulty. Many parents worry that since different states maintain different laws about divorce and child custody, it may be possible for a parent without primary or sole...
Is your paycheck at risk?
If you're one of many Kentucky parents whose marriages went sour and ended in divorce, you're definitely not alone. Like most parents in this and all other states, you want what's best for your kids, and you may have worried about their overall well-beings regarding...
How can I keep a pet in a divorce?
If you and your spouse have decided its time to draw up papers and move forward with your divorce, reaching fair agreements about property division can be one of the most difficult aspects of the process. Even more difficult than determining who keeps the car and who...
Kentucky business launches alcohol delivery service
A Kentucky liquor store is debuting an inventive service that could change the state's alcohol industry — and hopefully cut down on drunk driving. The service offers customers the opportunity to use their phones to place an order from the store's catalogue, which will...