Family Law

Dividing assets can be one of the most challenging issues during a divorce. Things can get even more complicated when there is confusion over what is marital property and what is separate. Commingled assets are especially problematic, as many people in Kentucky...

Numerous studies have shown that children benefit the most when both parents are involved in their lives. For this reason, many parents in Kentucky who divorce choose a shared parenting, or co-parenting, child custody arrangement. Understandably, getting along with an...

One of the biggest concerns among those who are interested in filing for divorce is whether they will come out the other side with their finances intact. This is especially true for people who are nearing or are already in retirement. Finances can certainly be...

Spouses never tie the knot with the intention of one day ending the marriage. However, when couples are at odds with each other and the marriage becomes irreconcilable, divorce may be the best course of action. For those in Kentucky who are contemplating divorce, it...

Whether a couple was married for a few years or a few decades, untangling two lives can be difficult. This is because most married couples in Kentucky tend to accumulate quite a bit of marital property over the years -- including debt. Debt does not just disappear...

A marital breakup is one of the most challenging and emotional things a person can go through in life. Depression, anxiety, self-loathing, these are just a few of the emotional struggles that are common in divorce. Although it will take time, recovering from an...

Every child custody agreement should have the same focus -- the child’s best interests. However, it is also wise to consider how a custody arrangement might also affect the parents. While many people in Kentucky understand that joint custody can be good for children,...

Child custody is a common matter in divorce and has been for decades. But as more and more married couples in Kentucky and across the country use in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have children, they may ask, "What happens to the unused embryos in divorce?" The IVF...

Owning a pet is a significant financial, time and emotional commitment. It is this emotional commitment that makes things complicated for couples as they go through divorce. Since many pet owners view their four-legged friends as members of the family, deciding which...