Delinquent child support list released by county
Every year in Jefferson County, Kentucky, a list of parents who are delinquent on their child support payments is released. According to the list released in 2019, these so-called deadbeat parents owe about $96 million in back payments to the primary caregiver of their child. According to the Jefferson County Attorney, the purpose of the […]
False beliefs about noncustodial parents
While noncustodial parents in Kentucky might not have physical custody, they often share legal custody. This means that they have equal power to make major decisions about such elements of the child’s life as education and religion. Despite this, some people unfairly view a noncustodial parent as being less engaged with the child’s life. Stories […]
How to revise a parenting schedule for the summer
Even when a parenting schedule has been working well for divorced Kentucky couples, they might need to change it when summer rolls around. Kids’ schedules may change when they are not built around the routine of school. Even summer schedules that have worked up to this point may need changing as children get older. Parents […]
Co-parenting a teenager can be difficult but worthwhile
Raising a teenager is a challenging experience. That experience is often even more challenging if you are divorced. On top of helping your teen navigate their new freedoms, responsibilities and high school pressure, you will also have to deal with child custody. Co-parenting a teenager can present some unique hurdles. Co-parenting a teenager is not […]
Documents a Kentucky woman should obtain before a divorce
Kentucky women who believe a divorce is looming in the near future should consider the importance of gathering documents prior to making things official. Because wives are often not aware of every aspect of their families’ financial situations, they should take care to collect documents such as tax returns to build a picture of their […]
Options for business owners in a divorce
When people in Kentucky are going through a divorce and are also business owners, they will need to decide what to do about the business. This may involve asking a number of questions. For example, if the divorce is relatively amicable, they may prefer to simply continue running the business themselves. It might not be […]
What parting spouses need to know about the family home
For many divorcing couples in Kentucky, the family home is the biggest asset that needs to be split. If there is a desire for one spouse to become the sole owner of the home, it can help for them to approach the process as if they were purchasing an entirely new property. A good place […]
Protecting credit during a divorce
The financial effects of divorce in Kentucky can linger long after other emotional and practical matters have been sorted out. While people may expect changes to their housing, retirement funds and other financial assets after a divorce, one thing that they may not expect are the potential dangers to their credit score. People can take […]
Co-parenting is not always a wise choice
Researchers have found that children who spend time with both parents following a divorce tend to fare better, and family law judges in Kentucky and around the country now order joint custody far more often as a result. However, making a co-parenting plan work is not always possible, and there are situations where such arrangements […]
Common links between states with lower divorce rates
The reasons for divorce are as varied as the people who enter into marriage. Though it is a common occurrence, happening to around 40 to 50% in the United States, there is still a great deal of stigma attached. However, researchers are now saying that where you choose to live can influence your likelihood of […]
