Why you need a prenuptial agreement
If you are considering marriage in Kentucky, you need to think into the future and consider what could happen if the marriage does not last. While nobody wants to start a marriage with that frame of mind, caution is the best thing in order to lend some certainty and protection to your situation. This is […]
Does mediation make sense for your divorce?
Many marriages come to an amicable ending. You and your spouse may harbor ill feelings toward each other but are willing to put them aside for a clean break. Or, you two may not be splitting due to mutual antipathy – marriages can fall apart for many reasons. Either way, you may want to consider […]
A financial parenting plan is important too
Finances play a large role in divorce. Divorcing spouses must divide their marital assets, and each party must become accustomed to living off one income again. It is also no secret that finances can be the root of many disputes between parents both during and after a divorce. Parents can actively manage their money and […]
Shared custody on co-parenting plans
Many people in Kentucky are familiar with the term “co-parenting” or shared custody, which means that separated parents continuously work together and participate in their child’s upbringing. Though co-parenting is said to be better for children of a divorce, it can be difficult to figure out a custody schedule if each parent wants equal time […]
Who gets the ring?
Down on one knee, you open that little box. The rock catches in the light, and you’re not thinking about how much it cost. Still, it did cost something — a pretty penny probably. The national average of an engagement ring is $7,750. It’s not uncommon for that figure to creep upwards to $20,000, especially […]
How can going through a divorce affect your taxes?
If you started the divorce process in late 2019, you might wonder how it will affect your tax filing in 2020. As April approaches, you start receiving your tax documents and sending them to your accountant. But when do you and your former spouse no longer file as married? Depending on when your divorce finalizes, […]
What happens to my retirement savings in divorce?
As you go through your divorce, assets that you and your spouse own can face division. With a few exceptions, anything that you two have earned can be split between the two of you. One type of account you may not think about is your retirement savings. If both you and your spouse work, you […]
How does collaborative divorce work?
Throughout your marriage, you and your spouse have worked together. You planned a wedding, bought vehicles and a home, raised your children and more. Each part of your life had decisions that the two of you worked through. But when going through a divorce, you may feel like you must separate and fight in a […]
I Can’t Pay My Child Support or Alimony Payment Because I was Laid Off During the COVID-19 Crisis
With COVID-19 now changing the way we live our lives, many have been terminated or temporarily removed from their place of work. With a sudden halt to income, some may be wondering what to do now if they cannot make their court-ordered child support or spousal support payments. Here are some steps you can take […]
Co-parenting During This Difficult Time
When I first meet with a new client and begin discussing custody and parenting time, I routinely tell the client about the importance of having two parents in their child’s life. Also, and more importantly, that co-parenting doesn’t just happen in the good times (soccer games, dance recitals), but that co-parenting also must happen during […]
