When you and your spouse divorce, you usually have to divide your debts between yourselves. As Kentucky is an equitable distribution state, you might think this process is as simple as finding out who incurred which debt and when. The actual process, however, is often...
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How the court divides businesses during a divorce
Divorce presents unique challenges for those who own businesses. Even if your spouse has no active role in the business, Kentucky law considers it a marital asset and will divide it equitably. With equitable distribution, properties are split fairly rather than...
How can I support my child during and after my divorce?
Divorce could adversely affect a child's behavioral and emotional welfare. Out of everyone in your family, they could take the most brutal blow, lengthening their adjustment period to your new family situation. During this challenging time, your role as a parent is to...
Do you have any say in your co-parent’s choice of babysitter?
If you have a shared custody arrangement, you trust your former spouse to exercise good judgment during his or her parenting time. Among other things, this requires picking a responsible babysitter when your ex is not available to watch the kids. If he or she is not a...
What is asset hiding?
When going through a divorce, it is important to focus on asset division. This is one of the most lengthy and difficult parts of the divorce process, but missing important red flags here could result in a serious loss of assets through something called asset hiding....
What to know about spousal maintenance in Kentucky
Financial worry can exacerbate your already strong feelings about your divorce, especially if your soon-to-be ex is the primary breadwinner in your household. If you are unsure how you will financially survive without your spouse's income, you may be eligible for...