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Creating a Stable Environment for Children After Divorce

The inevitable result of a divorce is, of course, that you and your spouse will no longer live together. If you have children, this means they will travel back and forth between both households to maintain a relationship with you and your former spouse. To help them adjust to this new normal, it is essential to maintain some consistency and stability across both households to lessen their stress ...

Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce

Divorce will be challenging for children to cope with no matter what you do. Coming to terms with the fact that their parents will no longer be together can be an earth-shattering experience that will require some time to heal and cope. As parents, you and your former spouse can help make this journey easier for them, so they can healthily adjust to the changes brought on by your divorce. Tips to ...

Child Custody Challenges During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything any of us have ever faced. Many people across the country are now unemployed and children must engage in remote learning or a hybrid that also involves some in-classroom learning. If you are a divorced parent, the challenges you are facing are likely even more amplified or altogether new. To reduce your children’s anxieties, you should do your best to work ...

Enforcing Your Child Support Order

If your former spouse is no longer paying child support , this is likely putting a strain on your finances, making it difficult to provide for your children. Family courts treat this issue with great severity, so it is crucial to take swift legal action and ensure this matter is quickly addressed and rectified. Continue reading to learn more about what you can do to enforce your child support ...

Do Incarcerated Parents Pay Child Support in Kentucky?

A large percentage of men and women in our nation’s state and federal prisons are parents whose parental rights have not been terminated. Since both parents are expected to financially support their child, incarcerated parents with parental rights still have this obligation. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), “As of Dec. 31, 2015, there were approximately 1.53 ...

Health Insurance & Child Support in a Kentucky Divorce

Health insurance is a big cost in the US, one that should be taken into consideration when determining child support. Although there are child support calculators and guidelines that are used to evaluate each parent’s income, expenses, and child rearing costs, based on time spent with your child, there are factors such as health insurance and medical expenses that also come into play. If you are ...

The Benefits of Choosing Collaborative Divorce

If you are getting a divorce, but are looking for a less contentious approach that will keep you and your spouse out of court, collaborative divorce is an option you should both consider. Unlike divorce litigation, which can be inherently combative, the collaborative divorce process gives you the opportunity to negotiate the terms of your divorce, ultimately allowing you to have some control over ...

Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation: What's the Difference?

If you are planning to get a divorce , you have other options available to you besides litigation. Mediation and collaborative divorce are both alternative approaches that allow spouses to stay outside of court and end their marriage through negotiation. That said, while these two methods share many similarities, they are not identical. The differences between these two may help you determine ...

Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation: Which Is Better for Your Situation?

At a glance, collaborative divorce and mediation may seem like the same process; however, they are quite different. Both legal proceedings seek to ease the possible tension that can come from dividing marital property. So, what are the differences of each process? Which would be best for your situation? Collaborative Divorce A couple can seek the guidance of collaborative divorce attorneys if each ...

Creating a Stable Environment for Children After Divorce

The inevitable result of a divorce is, of course, that you and your spouse will no longer live together. If you have children, this means they will travel back and forth between both households to maintain a relationship with you and your former spouse. To help them adjust to this new normal, it is essential to maintain some consistency and stability across both households to lessen their stress ...

Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce

Divorce will be challenging for children to cope with no matter what you do. Coming to terms with the fact that their parents will no longer be together can be an earth-shattering experience that will require some time to heal and cope. As parents, you and your former spouse can help make this journey easier for them, so they can healthily adjust to the changes brought on by your divorce. Tips to ...

Child Custody Challenges During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything any of us have ever faced. Many people across the country are now unemployed and children must engage in remote learning or a hybrid that also involves some in-classroom learning. If you are a divorced parent, the challenges you are facing are likely even more amplified or altogether new. To reduce your children’s anxieties, you should do your best to work ...

How to Handle Your Divorce at Work

The divorce process can take a heavy toll on a person and you may even be concerned about how it may affect your professional life. While many often believe it is best to simply keep this matter private, you may want to reconsider opening up to your managers at work. That said, you should approach any conversations you have about your divorce in a professional manner, focusing on how it may impact ...

Creating a Stable Environment for Children After Divorce

The inevitable result of a divorce is, of course, that you and your spouse will no longer live together. If you have children, this means they will travel back and forth between both households to maintain a relationship with you and your former spouse. To help them adjust to this new normal, it is essential to maintain some consistency and stability across both households to lessen their stress ...

Debunking Common Divorce Myths

There are a lot of misconceptions about divorce out there and, unfortunately, they can give couples who are about to embark on the process an inaccurate view of how the process works. Moreover, divorce is so entirely unique to each case that it would be unhelpful to compare yourself to the circumstances another couple faced. Instead of believing in myths, misconceptions, and secondhand accounts of ...

Enforcing Your Child Support Order

If your former spouse is no longer paying child support , this is likely putting a strain on your finances, making it difficult to provide for your children. Family courts treat this issue with great severity, so it is crucial to take swift legal action and ensure this matter is quickly addressed and rectified. Continue reading to learn more about what you can do to enforce your child support ...

How to Handle Your Divorce at Work

The divorce process can take a heavy toll on a person and you may even be concerned about how it may affect your professional life. While many often believe it is best to simply keep this matter private, you may want to reconsider opening up to your managers at work. That said, you should approach any conversations you have about your divorce in a professional manner, focusing on how it may impact ...

Creating a Stable Environment for Children After Divorce

The inevitable result of a divorce is, of course, that you and your spouse will no longer live together. If you have children, this means they will travel back and forth between both households to maintain a relationship with you and your former spouse. To help them adjust to this new normal, it is essential to maintain some consistency and stability across both households to lessen their stress ...

How Are Businesses Divided in Divorce?

How a couple divides their property depends on their state of residence. Kentucky laws require a court to divide assets equitably. This does not mean distribution needs to be completely equal; rather, it means asset division should be handled with fairness. Usually, a couple will seek the help of a mediator or court to help divide their assets (if they can’t agree on how to do so themselves). ...

How to Prepare for a High-Asset Divorce

Attorney Louis P. Winner understands that divorce can be complicated, no matter how amicable and respectful both spouses may be during the process. This is particularly true for high-asset divorces, since a large amount of assets are involved. Dividing marital property can be especially complex, resulting in a long divorce process and additional stress. If you are facing a high net worth divorce, ...

Watch Out for Income Maneuvering in a High Asset Divorce

Many Kentucky entrepreneurs own their own business, and these business can be wildly successful. Some business owners eventually marry, but continue to be the sole owner of the business. Unfortunately, not all marriages are meant to last. Sometimes, if your spouse owns a business and divorce is on the horizon, it is important to make sure your spouse is not unscrupulously using the business to ...

Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation: What's the Difference?

If you are planning to get a divorce , you have other options available to you besides litigation. Mediation and collaborative divorce are both alternative approaches that allow spouses to stay outside of court and end their marriage through negotiation. That said, while these two methods share many similarities, they are not identical. The differences between these two may help you determine ...

3 Benefits of Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation is often used to resolve disputes between a couple by engaging a neutral third party to help reach an agreement. If you and your spouse are having a hard time mutually deciding on assets and/or child custody and support issues, a mediator may be beneficial. Aside from the avoidance of potential disputes, a couple may seek mediation for many reasons. Mediation can also be an ...

Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation: Which Is Better for Your Situation?

At a glance, collaborative divorce and mediation may seem like the same process; however, they are quite different. Both legal proceedings seek to ease the possible tension that can come from dividing marital property. So, what are the differences of each process? Which would be best for your situation? Collaborative Divorce A couple can seek the guidance of collaborative divorce attorneys if each ...

How Can I Ask My Fiancé About a Prenuptial Agreement?

If you are planning to get married and thinking of creating a prenuptial agreement , you may be wondering how to pose this question to your future spouse. Some think that prenuptial agreements can kill the romance in a relationship or indicate a lack of faith in the relationship. However, creating a prenuptial agreement can help clarify expectations and give partners the chance to discuss what is ...

Should You Get a Prenup? 3 Things to Consider.

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements (colloquially called "prenups" and "postnups") have received something of a bad rap. In the eyes of many people, prenups and postnups are a sign that a couple doesn't think their marriage will last. Realistically, prenups and postnups can be an excellent way for married couples to ensure their partnership is equitable, and can actually help spouses protect ...

Can a Prenuptial Agreement be Modified or Revoked?

Prenuptial agreements define the terms of property division in the event that a married couple gets divorced or if someone dies. Before a wedding, many couples sign a prenuptial agreement to protect their individual assets if either of these things occurs. Once a couple gets married after signing a prenuptial agreement, the terms of the contract are not necessarily set in stone. It is possible to ...

What if My Ex Stops Paying Spousal Support?

If your ex-spouse was ordered to pay spousal support and is now refusing to comply with the order, this is likely putting a huge strain on your finances. Thankfully, you have options to ensure the order is enforced, but it is crucial to act quickly. First, you should consider speaking to your former spouse about the matter. If your ex has a valid reason, such as the loss of a job or a devastating ...

How Does the IRS Treat Alimony Payments?

The U.S. Congress recently enacted significant tax reforms under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that impacts divorce cases involving spousal maintenance. Most notably, the recent reforms radically change how the IRS treats alimony payments for federal income tax purposes. How Does the IRS Define Alimony? According to the IRS, alimony is “a payment to or for a spouse or former spouse under a divorce or ...

Does Cheating Impact Maintenance in a Kentucky Divorce?

It’s no secret that a large percentage of marriages are broken up because of infidelity and financial problems. If your marriage has unraveled because one of you cheated, you may be wondering if adultery impacts a spouse’s right to receive maintenance, which other states sometimes call “alimony” or “spousal support.” This is a valid question indeed. In the United States, we have “no-fault” divorce ...