Family Law

Culture can unite couples into marriage as much as it can divide them into divorce. The diverse set of beliefs and values each spouse brings into the marital relationship can be the reason behind the mutual attraction. However, as the cultural discovery progresses,...

Divorce can overwhelm you and your former spouse, specifically if you have severe disputes and disagreements. You could attempt to keep the tension under control to preserve relationships within your household. But sometimes, the adverse effects of the divorce can...

Divorcing couples can have contradicting beliefs and opinions regarding their children's welfare, potentially causing custody or parenting time disputes. Ideally, the court allows the parents to settle issues together, giving them some control over these decisions....

Recognizing and understanding the cycle of abuse is crucial in addressing domestic violence cases. Victims of domestic violence often find themselves trapped in a confusing and distressing situation. They often blame themselves for the abuse and fail to identify it...

Separating from your spouse after years of marriage is emotionally overwhelming. What can make your decision more difficult is when you are not the breadwinner of the family. You may have given up your career to assume domestic responsibilities and support your...

Family courts uphold the parent-child relationship, whether the parents are still together or not. This means that if there is a choice for a child to continue nurturing their relationship with their parent, the courts will choose this option. But if a parent or both...

It can be hard to process the experience of receiving divorce papers from your spouse, and you might not even know what to do next. Often, people file an official response acknowledging or denying their partner’s claims in divorce papers. When sending your answer,...

Dissolving a marriage can be an intimidating process and those facing similar circumstances in life might face a variety of difficult choices while preparing a strategy to safeguard their futures. One example of a topic that might be an area of concern for many could...

Even though Kentucky has standard guidelines for calculating child support, it is still a highly contested issue. It can become complicated if the parents do not understand the state's policies, what they cover and what they don't. In calculating child support, the...

Going through the end of a marriage can be a stressful process and there may be a multitude of vital topics to cover when facing a similar change in life. Identifying and valuing all marital assets is one example of a step that may prove essential to preparing for...