Divorce is never easy. It doesn't matter how challenging your marriage is or if you knew the divorce was imminent. It's a difficult experience to encounter in life. The situation can be made much worse if you think that your spouse is hiding assets from you. All...
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Preparing for the school year as co-parents
The school year is once again upon us in Kentucky, which means many unhappy kids will reluctantly board school buses and head to class, while many smiling parents wave to their children. Preparing for the school year is not always easy for every parent, especially...
Don’t be afraid to seek help when going through a divorce
One of the most important things to remember when going through a divorce is that you are never alone. You might feel like you are alone, but there are family members and friends who are willing to help you navigate the stressful waters of divorce. You just have to...
How to divide your debt when divorcing
When your marriage hits a rough patch you will likely do everything possible to fix the underlying issue. But, what if the problem cannot be resolved? This happens all too often to couples all throughout Kentucky. Marriages just simply don't work out for one reason or...
Could busting your wedding budget lead to divorce?
You intended for your marriage to last forever, so you figured spending a few more dollars on the wedding wouldn't hurt. Before you knew it, a few more dollars here and there added up to much more. In fact, you went well over the budget you and your spouse agreed on...
The most common types of child custody disputes
A child custody agreement does not come easy for both parents, even when the two have a somewhat decent working relationship. Once an agreement is reached, both parties must follow it to the letter of the law. If not, disputes can arise that can send both people to...
Protecting your child’s inheritance in a second marriage
Have you decided to get married again after your divorce? Only 17% of people do so after their first marriage ends. If you have made this decision, it's important to know how you can protect your children and their inheritance during a second marriage. Check all of...
Circumstances reviewed for possible parental relocation
If you are involved in a child custody agreement and have physical custody of your child, you will need to go before a family law judge if you wish to relocate with your child. Why? The other parent's concerns must be taken into account along with yours. In order for...
How to communicate during divorce with your spouse
Going through a divorce is never easy, even if you and your spouse find it easy to communicate with each other. It's still a difficult and challenging time in your life where you need to admit that your marriage could not succeed. Many people will find it difficult to...
What happens to separate bank accounts in a divorce?
Gone are the days when married people always merged all of their assets. Though many of them still handle their finances this way, research shows that many younger couples continue to keep separate bank accounts for everything. Almost 30% of millennials do not have a...