Spousal maintenance – also known as spousal support or alimony – can be a very contentious issue during a Kentucky divorce. Spouses who have lower earning potential often seek alimony as a way to maintain their standard of living or simply establish themselves independently during and after the divorce. Fear of reduced living standards and what that might mean for custody if the couple shares children can often contribute to someone’s request for maintenance. The spouse paying maintenance is likely to have strong negative feelings about that obligation, especially if they were not the one t ..read more

Finding the perfect parenting plan after divorce can be daunting, even when you have agreed to co-parent and work things out amicably. While you may both have a common goal — to raise happy and healthy children — it can be challenging to decide how to share parental duties and responsibilities when you’re no longer a couple. In reality, no single parenting plan works out for everyone. Every situation is different, and the unique circumstances of your situation matter when crafting an ideal parenting plan. That said, some general principles can guide your decision-making when deciding how to co ..read more

Among the many things that can complicate a divorce, a family business stands out considerably. The law dictates that marital property must be divided fairly, but how does that affect your business? If the business in question is deemed to be marital property (acquired by the couple during the marriage) considering each spouse’s contributions and other factors, it will be subject to property division. 3 options for a family business in a divorce Laws pertaining to divorce vary from state to state. In Kentucky, the three most common options to deal with a family business in a divorce are the fo ..read more

Spousal maintenance – also known as spousal support or alimony – can be a very contentious issue during a Kentucky divorce. Spouses who have lower earning potential often seek alimony as a way to maintain their standard of living or simply establish themselves independently during and after the divorce. Fear of reduced living standards and what that might mean for custody if the couple shares children can often contribute to someone’s request for maintenance. The spouse paying maintenance is likely to have strong negative feelings about that obligation, especially if they were not the one to f ..read more

In the past, divorce was thought of as an adversarial process wherein one party wins all and the other is left with nothing. Nonetheless, this perception of divorce is gradually starting to change. Collaborative divorce has become much more popular in recent years. This approach still requires both parties to have their own legal representation, but the aim is for both parties to work together rather than compete for a favorable outcome. This approach to divorce has numerous potential benefits. It can help to reduce conflict, which makes divorce easier for both spouses and their children to pr ..read more

A litigated divorce can be both time-consuming and resource-intensive, so smart couples look for ways to end their divorce more amicably. A collaborative divorce is one such option. The primary goal of collaborative divorce is to help the couple reach a mutually-beneficial settlement on various aspects of the divorce such as child custody, spousal support and property division – without having to resort to litigation. How does collaborative divorce work? In the collaborative divorce process, both parties hire their own legal representation for a series of four-way meetings where each side trie ..read more

For many people, divorce is one of the most stressful life experiences they can go through. Things become even more complicated when children are involved. While there are likely to be certain issues during the divorce that you and your spouse do not see eye-to-eye on, from property division to child custody, one of the worst mistakes you can do is drag your children into your disputes.  Protecting your children at all times (and especially during difficult times like divorce) should be your top priority. For that reason, there are two don’ts you need to steer clear of as far as your chil ..read more

The narrative surrounding divorce is changing as the years go by.  Divorce is no longer viewed as a conflict court process only. People are now using alternative ways, including collaborative divorce, to resolve their disputes without going to court. Collaborative divorce offers significant benefits, but can it be successfully employed in property division? The following are three tips for handling property division outside court: Make a list You and your spouse should list all your marital property. It will help to understand Kentucky laws, as not all properties acquired during a marriag ..read more

Divorce can be difficult at any age, but for couples over 50, the process can be incredibly challenging. You may have thought you were past the age where divorce was a possibility, or you may have been considering divorce for several years. You may have been married for decades, built a life together and accumulated significant assets. You may also have children and grandchildren, making the decision to divorce even more difficult. Here are some reasons collaborative divorce can be an excellent option for couples over 50. What is collaborative divorce? Collaborative divorce is a process in whi ..read more

In divorce, most couples will decide to sell the family home. The reason for this is that it is easy. If they are dividing assets, selling the home means that they just have to divide the money that they made in the sale. However, there are situations in which two divorced individuals will decide to keep their home together. This sounds strange, so why would they do it? Let’s look at three potential examples. The children don’t want to move First off, there are situations where children may not want to move away from their school system or their friends. Parents who have children in high schoo ..read more