You're getting divorced, and you have two kids. You also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Your spouse claims that they're going to use your ADHD as grounds to make sure that you do not get custody of the children. Is that possible? Typically, it's...
Year: 2018
Year: 2018
Does digital communication ruin marriages?
Do you find yourself wondering why so many marriages end in divorce? You understand that there are specific reasons in many cases, such as abuse, alcohol addiction, etc, but you also see a general trend of relationships just not working out. Why do people find it hard...
Are you ready to dress for success at your custody hearings?
Having children is undoubtedly one of the greatest joys in your life. You and their other parent likely have had many joyous experiences together that you will cherish for the rest of your life. However, now you and your spouse are going through divorce, and you fear...
Financial questions to ask before getting married again
Your divorce taught you a lot about your finances. Maybe you split up because of financial problems; money is a common reason that couples cite when asked. Maybe you just found out more about dividing up assets and what financial red flags to watch out for. Maybe you...
What are the most contentious topics in divorce?
A divorce can become contentious for many reasons. Perhaps both parents want sole custody of the children. Perhaps one spouse does not want to get divorced at all. Or, maybe parents cannot agree on the true value of their home; one person wants to sell the house and...
Reasons that kids may prefer living with one parent after divorce
After a divorce, parents come up with a child custody plan and/or visitation schedule. While it feels to them like the job is done and the plan is perfect, it sometimes takes them by surprise when a child is resistant to it. That child may clearly prefer one parent...
Don’t make these mistakes during divorce
Thinking of ending your marriage? Reading the divorce papers that your spouse just handed you? No matter how you got to this point, it is important to know how to proceed. Here are a few things you must avoid: Don't start spending extra money. You may be tempted to do...
How adult issues can affect children in divorce
If your children are among the millions of children here in Kentucky and throughout the nation at large whose lives have been disrupted by divorce this year, you can likely relate to most good parents who are concerned about their children's emotional well-being. How...
What is ‘reasonable visitation’?
During your divorce case, the judge says that you should get "reasonable visitation" to allow you to see your children, even though they are going to live with your ex. You understand why living with your ex helps them -- they keep the same home, friends, neighbors...
If you’re surprised by a lack of money during divorce, be careful
During your marriage, you always felt like you and your spouse had plenty of money for everything you wanted. You were fairly hands-off with the finances, letting your spouse run things, but you never got the sense that money was tight. You never wanted for anything....