Understanding the Differences Between Legal Custody and Parenting Time in Kentucky
Understanding the distinction between legal custody and parenting time is crucial for parents and guardians. These terms often come up during custody disputes or when establishing parenting plans, and while they are related, they represent different aspects of child custody. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown to help clarify these concepts. Legal Custody Legal Custody refers to […]
Parenting Time Planning During The New School Year
A new school year brings with it both excitement and anxiety for parent and child alike. Routine and stability are vitally important in a child’s home life as they adapt a new school schedule, teachers, and classmates. It’s crucial for divorced parents to ensure that their parenting time and schedules are well-coordinated to provide stability […]
The Rise of Virtual Divorce Mediation: What You Need to Know
In the ever-changing landscape of family law, the emergence of virtual divorce mediation is transforming the way disputes are resolved, offering families an efficient and accessible alternative to traditional courtroom proceedings. As the world navigates the challenges of the 21st century, the legal system is evolving to meet the needs of families seeking amicable resolutions […]
Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges in Today’s World
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, family dynamics are constantly adapting to new challenges, especially in the realm of co-parenting. As society becomes more interconnected, families find themselves grappling with co-parenting challenges such as the intricacies of shared custody, digital communication, and the need for flexible parenting arrangements. Technology and Co-Parenting One of the most […]
Navigating Kentucky’s New Child Support Guidelines: A Comprehensive Review
Kentucky’s 2023 Child Support Guidelines In nearly every divorce and custody case, child support creates stress for both parties involved: the non-custodial parent and the custodial parent. The non-custodial parent, or the payor, worries about staying financially grounded, while upholding their child support obligation and providing for their child.[1] The custodial parent, or the payee, […]
Tips on creating an ideal parenting plan
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 […]
How will divorce affect my business?
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 […]
How long does spousal maintenance last after a Kentucky divorce?
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 […]
A collaborative divorce can save time and money
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, […]
Getting the most out of a collaborative divorce
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 […]
