Blog Posts in October, 2014

Having a 'spook-tacular' Halloween after a divorce

On behalf of Louis P. Winner posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Halloween, like other holidays, can be difficult when parents in Kentucky divorce. Usually both parents want to be involved in their children's lives, and at Halloween that means costume parties, pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating. Yet, are there ways that both of a child's parents can enjoy these traditions ...

Seeking temporary child custody in Kentucky

Sometimes getting a divorce is a lengthy process. In these situations, a parent may seek a temporary child custody order. There are other situations in which a temporary child custody order may be necessary, even if a child's parents are unmarried but are in the process of seeking permanent custody of their child. Courts can award a parent temporary custody of the child which is often decided ...

Prenuptial agreement in billionaire divorce contested

Kentucky residents may be aware of the pending divorce of hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin and his wife. That divorce is still ongoing and an issue recently has cropped up regarding property that Griffin states he already has paid his wife. According to Griffin, he already has paid approximately $37 million to his wife, along with one-half of the $11 million stake in the couple's shared house. ...

Preparing in advance when Kentucky divorce is on the horizon

Kentucky weddings can range from a simple trip to the court house, to an elaborate and costly celebration. In fact, so can divorces. A divorce can range from simple and amicable, to costly and contentious. However, there are ways for spouses in Kentucky to plan ahead if it seems like a divorce is pending, to help things run more smoothly, as well as protect their individual interests. One way one ...

Can a spousal support order be modified in Kentucky?

In a previous post , we discussed the factors that are used in determining alimony. In applying these factors , courts are able to formulate an order for alimony payments that is hopefully fair to both spouses. Alimony is meant to help the spouse in need without financially draining the paying spouse. However , things in life are rarely static and a person's financial situation could change in a ...