If you are currently in a custody arrangement or are about to enter into one, you need to know of the common mistakes others make so you can do everything possible to make sure you don't make the same mistakes. Custody issues crop up all the time. It's how you handle...
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Why getting a divorce is better than staying in a bad marriage
Has your marriage soured to the point where you have contemplated filing for divorce? If so, you likely continue to weigh the positives of divorce against the negatives of staying married. Maybe you have children with your spouse. Maybe you are simply too comfortable...
Building smart communication methods for custody situations
Living in a co-parenting situation does not come easy for most people. Why? You either divorced the other parent, never got married or simply do not get along whatsoever. Then, there are co-parents who have a good relationship but simply never felt the need to marry...
Never lie when disclosing assets during divorce
When you or your spouse files for divorce it is a change in your life as you know it. Going back to being single, with one source of income, can be a major change to adjust to in Kentucky. When you go through the divorce process you will be asked to disclose your...
Planning a summer vacation around a custody agreement
The summer season has arrived in Kentucky, which means plenty of barbecues, trips to the pool and vacations. But what if you are involved in a child custody agreement with the other parent of your children? How can you plan a summer vacation if you need to follow the...
How your divorce choices can impact your children later in life
Divorce is a difficult time of transition for every member of the family. In many cases, this process is most traumatic for the youngest members of the family. While children are resilient and can overcome a significant amount of hardship, Kentucky parents do not want...
How to protect your pension during a divorce
If you are preparing to file for a divorce in Kentucky, and you earn a pension, you need to know how to protect your pension if at all possible. Most pensions cannot be touched until the recipient has retired, which means if you withdraw money prior to retirement, you...
Tips for choosing a neutral custody swap location
When the time comes to create a custody agreement with the other parent of your children, it's important to find out the available locations for the exchange of custody in your area. A neutral location can make everyone involved, especially the children, feel...
Common reasons why people file for divorce
Divorce is a word that most people never want to hear come from the mouth of their spouse. Sometimes, it is inevitable. Marriages aren't always meant to last. Problems will arise that can affect your marriage to the point where it cannot be repaired. Let's look at the...
Why you should sell the marital home prior to a divorce
Owning a home while going through a divorce can be detrimental to your situation, especially your taxes. Many couples will keep the marital home even after the divorce has been finalized, with one of the spouses living in it with the children. Others will sell the...