Family Law

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...

Getting divorced typically isn’t an easy process, even when completely necessary. It is an emotional event often fraught with financial implications. The former may have an outsized impact on the latter if those getting the divorce here in Kentucky aren’t mindful of...

Many Kentucky parents rely on financial payments from their child’s other parent to provide care. Child support payments are determined by several factors, but the one constant is how expensive it can be to raise a child. The United States Department of Agriculture...

When two people who share children decide to get divorced, they may not realize just how it could impact their children’s futures. They may be focusing on emotional aspects, which are certainly important, but there are also more practical matters to consider. One set...

Although times are changing, society still generally accepts that mothers do the bulk of the childcare work. However, many Kentucky fathers are both capable and willing to take on this task. For divorcing parents, some fathers may have a strong desire to care for...

Although it is not uncommon to get a divorce, it can still catch some people off-guard when their spouse asks for one. Many people here in Kentucky may focus on the emotional ramifications, which is understandable, but experts say it’s crucial to think about finances...

You have done everything you can to keep your marriage alive, but it has come to a point when you have no choice but to move forward with the divorce process. While you do not necessarily have to tell your spouse, as they will find out when they are served, doing so...

Most people understand that getting a divorce will have a financial impact upon their lives. However, they may not know exactly what that impact looks like. One area that people often overlook is their taxes, but it can make a significant difference. There are certain...

There are so many wonderful ways to have a family, but one of the most rewarding choices for many here in Kentucky is adoption. There are numerous reasons a family may decide to adopt, with almost as many options for completing the process. It can be daunting for a...