Child custody is one of the most challenging parts of the divorce or separation of parents. The family courts attempt to protect a child’s best interests in the child custody order, regardless of what either parent wants. However, despite the court’s best intentions, there are specific instances in which a child custody order may not fulfill your child’s needs as it should. If there is a situation ...
Child support is intended to provide children with the financial support necessary to thrive. Unfortunately, the system is not without its faults, assigning penalties even in cases when someone literally cannot afford to pay. If you are paying too much child support and cannot afford it, you have legal options to rectify the situation. We often hear about parents who refuse to pay child support, ...
Summer vacation is a great way to spend an ample amount of time with your children, not to renew old fights with your ex over custody of them. If you plan on taking your children on a trip this summer, it is imperative to sort out all of the details before making your vacation plans. The following are several tips to make child custody one less thing to worry about: Determine a vacation schedule ...
Child custody is one of the most challenging parts of the divorce or separation of parents. The family courts attempt to protect a child’s best interests in the child custody order, regardless of what either parent wants. However, despite the court’s best intentions, there are specific instances in which a child custody order may not fulfill your child’s needs as it should. If there is a situation ...
When engaged couples face the possibility of obtaining a prenuptial agreement , many immediately dismiss it because they feel it will never be a necessity. While it may be unpleasant to think about, the truth of the matter is many marriages fail. When this happens, it is important you have the peace of mind that your assets, finances, real estate, and other issues of value are protected. This is ...
When it comes to divorce, it can go 1 of 2 ways: contested or uncontested. This means both parties can either agree on a majority of their issues, or they can face a more complicated road ahead, one more contentious in nature. Uncontested divorce is a far smoother path, as both people in the marriage are willing to compromise. These divorces are generally those in which there is no shared property ...
Child custody is one of the most challenging parts of the divorce or separation of parents. The family courts attempt to protect a child’s best interests in the child custody order, regardless of what either parent wants. However, despite the court’s best intentions, there are specific instances in which a child custody order may not fulfill your child’s needs as it should. If there is a situation ...
If you are a divorced parent or unmarried co-parent and you have been making court-ordered child support payments, you are likely familiar with the financial burden they can create. For many people, sudden job loss could create a highly stressful financial predicament, in which making child support payments could become impossible. Can I Get a Child Support Order Modified if I Lose My Job? Yes. ...
It is no surprise many married couples refrain from getting a divorce for far longer than they should. This is for a number reasons, specific to the couple at hand. These reasons include fearing the unknown, not wanting to disrupt you or your children’s lives, financial purposes, sadness as the loss of a relationship, and more. However, certain instances are clear indicators it is time to, at the ...
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, ...
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 ...
Many high-asset couples in Kentucky own more than one home. For example, they may own the house that serves as their primary residence and a beach home or cabin in the woods. So when they divorce , decisions need to be made as to how to divide these multiple pieces of real estate. But before real estate can be divided, it is important to obtain an accurate value on it. In general, there are three ...
Clients seeking divorce often try to resolve issues through informal negotiations. However, if negotiation with the other party has proven unsuccessful, it does not always mean you have to go to court. Mediation is an informal process that lets both parties discuss important issues in a structured, safe environment. A neutral mediator will facilitate discussions, and will ensure both parties are ...
When engaged couples face the possibility of obtaining a prenuptial agreement , many immediately dismiss it because they feel it will never be a necessity. While it may be unpleasant to think about, the truth of the matter is many marriages fail. When this happens, it is important you have the peace of mind that your assets, finances, real estate, and other issues of value are protected. This is ...
It is important to understand that marriage is not only a romantic union, but also a type of business relationship. Any couple who brings personal or business assets to the marriage can experience the benefits of a prenuptial agreement , such as creating an inventory of premarital assets which will remain the property of their original owner in the event of a divorce . However, many people find ...
One of the unsung heroes of family law that actually get lambasted and vilified unnecessarily are prenuptial agreements . There seems to be this common misconception that floats around our society that states prenups are nothing more than “divorce preparation” papers. Soon-to-be spouses from all walks of life tend to distance themselves from the idea of a prenuptial agreement because they’ve heard ...
In the state of Kentucky, spousal support laws are very rigid. In fact, judges will not grant spousal support unless you meet one of two conditions: either you do not have adequate resources to support yourself financially, or you are responsible for a child who needs extra care, preventing you from working outside the home. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may be unable to receive ...
If you are about to move forward with a divorce, one of the issues you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will face during proceedings is spousal support , or alimony, which is a type of financial support your ex might be awarded as part of the divorce settlement. There is more than one type of spousal support and the one you or your ex receives will depend on your specific circumstances. It is also ...
“Do I have to pay alimony?” We get this common question from a number of clients who are concerned about the consequences of their divorce. Unfortunately the answer is rarely straightforward, as the circumstances of your divorce will influence your judge’s ultimate decision. Additionally, there are five different types of spousal maintenance (the legal term for alimony in Kentucky law), and you ...
