Attorney Stephanie Dietz featured in the NKBA magazine, Lex Loci
Attorney Stephanie Dietz was recently featured in the NKBA magazine Lex Loci as she reviews the origination and specifics of Collaborative Law. Stephanie is a proud member of the Family Law section of the American Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, and Northern Kentucky Bar Association, where she has previously served as chair. Stephanie currently serves […]
Planning to move forward following a divorce
Divorce can be a difficult time for many people in Kentucky. The end of a long-term relationship can be accompanied by depression, isolation and even a decline in physical health as people avoid physical activity. Even if people had been unhappy in their relationship for some time, divorce can come as a shock, especially for […]
When children request custody changes
Divorced parents living in Kentucky are often concerned about the well-being of their children. In many situations, one parent has primary physical custody while the other receives more limited visitation, also known as parenting time. In many cases, both parents are satisfied with their current arrangement. However, there are times when children, particularly preteen or […]
Is divorce stress throwing you off your game?
If you’re one of many professional athletes who live in Kentucky and happen to be preparing for divorce, you may be able to relate to those who say their personal problems sometimes get in the way of their performance on the field or court. Divorce isn’t easy, especially if there are children involved. If you […]
Basic parenting plan elements and typical responsibilities
Parents who end their marriages in Kentucky face a period of adjustment alongside their children. As part of the divorce, parents usually negotiate a parenting plan that addresses when the children spend time with each parent and who makes decisions about the children’s care and activities. At a minimum, parenting plans establish a framework for […]
Marriages that begin unhappily linked to divorce
When people in Kentucky decide to divorce, there may be several issues that led to the end of a marriage. While many people expect that newlyweds are the happiest and that marital satisfaction declines over the years, other research indicates that some people continue to be even happier in their marriages years after the wedding. […]
How to help children adjust to a divorce
As hard as a divorce can be on an adult, it can be even more difficult for a child to get through. However, there are many strategies that parents in Kentucky and in other states can use to help their children adjust to their new circumstances. Ideally, parents will not argue with each other in […]
Common reasons women file for divorce
Women in Kentucky may divorce their husbands because of issues such as infidelity, abuse of alcohol or drugs, or domestic abuse. Many marriages also end because of financial issues. The reason for divorce in many cases may come down to problems with communication. Women may file for divorce if they feel that their husbands are […]
Gray divorce rates producing unique challenges
Dissolved marriages involving couples 50 and older are known as gray divorces in Kentucky and other states. These types of separations, which have more than doubled in the past two decades, present a unique set of monetary challenges that can be difficult for the parties involved. According to research from Bowling Green State University, couples […]
What can I do for my taxes since the alimony deduction is gone?
People with significant assets have to consider how divorce will affect their taxes. Previously, when one spouse paid alimony to the other, that alimony was tax deductible for the person paying, and the person who received the payment was responsible for paying tax on the amount. Though it seems like the recipient was at a […]
