Blog Posts in May, 2015

Record keeping and spousal support in Kentucky

When a couple in Kentucky divorces, it is often prudent to be prepared. This includes being prepared for the possibility that a dispute may arise over the amount paid. Sometimes, the receiving spouse may claim that they did not receive the full amount owed. Other times, the paying spouse may dispute such allegations, or even believe they paid too much. In some circumstances, too, the Internal ...

Older couples face unique issues when it comes to divorce

For couples in Kentucky divorcing after age 50, there are several divorce issues that may be especially pertinent. These issues can be especially pertinent for those going through a high-asset divorce who may have amassed a lot of wealth over the years and have multiple complex assets. First of all, if a couple has had a long-term marriage, it is common for one party to pay spousal support after a ...

Important steps to consider when dividing property in Kentucky

Once the big decision to get a divorce is made, there are many smaller steps to be taken. While sometimes a couple's settlement agreement will lay out what needs to be done to finalize the divorce in Kentucky, it is important to keep certain steps, such as the division of property , in mind. This is especially true when it comes to retirement plans and selling the family home, if that is what the ...

What laws take effect when a Kentucky parent relocates overseas?

Previously on this blog we discussed the U.S. State Department's role in international child custody disputes. However, attorneys, including attorneys in Kentucky, can also play a role in helping parents whose child has been abducted overseas by the other parent. It is not unusual for a parent to move to another city or even another state with his or her child after a divorce. However, moving to ...

Can a Kentuckian collect Social Security benefits after divorce?

With the ever-growing number of "grey divorces," many Kentuckians may be wondering how divorce affects Social Security. As a matter of fact, in certain circumstances a person who is divorced may be able to collect benefits based on their ex's Social Security record, if that person is eligible for benefits. This may be of particular concern to spouses whose other retirement accounts were split ...