When it comes to divorce, you need to go over a myriad of issues, especially if you have a high net worth. The way in which you handle divorce matters will play a key role in your financial future and could affect other aspects of your life, whether you are a parent...
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How can you protect a 529 college plan in divorce?
If you are like many parents who set up a 529 plan for their potentially college-bound child, you may have assumed that the plan is the property of your child. You would have assumed wrong. A 529 plan is the property of the account owner, which is typically a parent....
Can a judge deny a divorce in Kentucky?
An unusual ruling in a Kentucky divorce case surprised a couple because the judge decided they should try to work it out instead of granting their divorce. The judge ordered the couple to participate in reconciliation counseling before she would grant a divorce....
How can you ease news of divorce?
Dealing with divorce is a difficult task for anyone, but sometimes, focus on your child can get lost in the stress and shuffle. But your child will face just as much stress and turmoil as you will throughout this process. Thus, you may wonder: is there any way to make...
How might your divorce impact your estate plans?
Past posts on this blog touch upon the fact that there are a number of financial considerations for you (or a loved one) to review following the conclusion of divorce proceedings in Kentucky. One that may not be at the forefront of your (or your loved one's) mind is...
Financial steps to consider after a divorce
When your marriage ends, it is time to embark on a new chapter. You will need to make many adjustments in nearly all areas of your life. In the financial arena, making the right moves can make a difference in your overall quality of life after a divorce. The changing...
Is “nesting” right for our family?
Figuring out your family life after divorce requires a lot of attention to logistics. In a traditional co-parenting situation, both parents set up their own separate households and it is the children who do the moving between the household according to the custody...
Who pays for college after a Kentucky divorce?
Once you remove emotions from the equation, a Kentucky divorce involves dividing up assets and debts and otherwise getting ready to move forward with life without one another. You may concentrate much of your attention on figuring out what to do with current assets...
What are the benefits of divorce mediation?
Not every Kentucky marriage has to end with a contentious, drawn-out courtroom battle. On the contrary, many former Kentucky couples are finding that divorce mediation allows them to work through the same matters they would in a litigated divorce, but in a less...
How to get your life back on track after a divorce
After a divorce, it can feel like there is no way to recover from the break-up and that you may never find yourself as happy as you were before the event. There is much to look forward to after a divorce, but first, a divorcee needs to get themselves to a position to...