As is the case across the country, most Kentucky residents do not spend much time, if any, in a courtroom. Because of this, most people are nervous and stressed when they go to court, especially when the subject matter is something as important as their children’s...
Month: September 2020
Divorce: What part do finances play in your decision?
Whether it’s been 20 or more years since you walked into a Kentucky church or courthouse to get married -- or fewer than 10 or 5, if you’ve determined that things aren’t working out, you might be facing some serious decisions. Perhaps, you’ve recently filed a petition...
Your divorce didn’t turn out as you hoped. Can you appeal?
To be fair, few people here in Kentucky or elsewhere walk away from their marriages completely satisfied with the results. However, just not being happy with an aspect of the divorce does not mean that the results can be appealed to a higher court. In other cases,...
Fathers may have to take extra steps to assert custody rights
Even though the definition of family has gone through numerous changes in recent years, it still may not be as easy as it should be for fathers who want as much time with their children as possible. Asserting their custody rights may come with some added obstacles as...
Considerations when selling the family home in a divorce
For many Kentucky couples, ending a marriage means dealing with the family home. If the parties decide that selling the home as part of the divorce would be the best option, they may want to consider some things prior to doing so. Below are some issues that could help...