Divorce

Louis Paz Winner
Seiller Waterman LLC
"Louisville Family Law”

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Divorce is often an emotionally traumatic experience, fraught with recriminations and bitterness. To protect what is in the best interests of our clients, Louis P. Winner focuses on the "big picture" of your case. Each and every case is different and requires a different level of commitment and resources. We consider each case according to the facts and circumstances involved. We evaluate the financial contributions of both spouses, as well the involvement and care provided by each to their children. Our attorney works closely with families to identify solutions acceptable to both spouses, saving time and money for everyone involved.

Also, an important fact that many lay persons do not know is that in Kentucky, the spouse with the majority of resources or assets can be forced to pay all or part of the other sides attorney's fees in the case.  Kentucky law allows this so that one spouse cannot take advantage of the fact that s/he has the resources to hire an attorney.

Contact Louisville divorce lawyers at Louis P. Winner today. Representing clients in La Grange, Shelbyville, Shepherdsville, and Prospect, we provide free, confidential and discreet consultations.

Understanding Divorce

Louis P. Winner advise, counsels, and represents clients in regard to the following divorce related matters:

• Child custody
• Child visitation
• Division of property
• Spousal maintenance
• Collaborative divorce

Division of Property in the State of Kentucky

In the state of Kentucky, marital property is divided in “just proportions.” See KRS 403.190. Unlike some Community Property States in the West, this does not necessarily mean everything is divided 50-50. The Division of martial property can depend on how long a couple has been married, the financial and care-giving contributions of each, as well as any other equitable factor.

Regardless of whether you are the primary wage earner or not, the court may base its division of property on the relationship between you and your spouse, the duties of each, and the contributions made to the family. In addition, a Court does not divide non-marital assets. Non-marital assets generally include money you had prior to marriage, gifts, or inheritance you may have received during the marriage. In Kentucky a Court is required to restore these non-martial assets to the appropriate spouse.

Contact Louisville divorce attorneys Louis P. Winner today and get the information you need to protect yourself.