As a general rule, you are supposed to respond to a divorce petition in Kentucky after 20 days. This gives you roughly 3 weeks to consider the paperwork and make your decision. If you and your spouse have already talked about divorce, you may be ready to sign almost...
Affordable. Accessible. Experienced.
Year: 2024
Can leaving one’s marital home affect property division concerns?
Many people with good intentions give bad advice to those preparing for divorce. For example, some people may tell those in the early stages of divorce that they absolutely cannot leave the marital home without putting their interest in the property at risk. Some...
The importance of formalizing parenting plan modifications
Parenting plans are agreements that allow divorced or separated parents to detail how they will share responsibilities and time with their children. Over time, circumstances change. Children grow older, parents relocate or they get new work schedules. These and more...
What are the duties of an estate administrator?
When a person who has an estate plan passes away, their estate administrator takes on the responsibility of handling the estate’s affairs. Throughout the process of handling the estate, it’s critical that the administrator follows the estate creator’s wishes. They...
How much of a retirement account is at risk in a divorce?
People preparing for divorce often focus a lot of their attention on their hopes for life after the split is finalized. They want to look forward to a happier life after they end a frustrating marriage. Unfortunately, divorce often results in major changes to people's...
Is your ex-spouse hurting your relationship with your children?
One of the hardest parts of a divorce is the separation from your children. Even if you and your ex-spouse share physical custody, any time spent apart causes an emotional ache. The situation becomes even more challenging when your spouse is actively trying to turn...
What happens to your standard of living after divorce?
Divorce is naturally going to bring about some financial changes. If only your spouse worked, this change will be very pronounced. But even if you both worked – and will continue to do so – you are still dropping down to a single income. You may have gotten used to...
3 challenges related to establishing paternity
Establishing paternity involves navigating a web of legal complexities. In Kentucky, the process is governed by specific statutes that can be challenging to interpret without legal assistance. The procedures for filing a paternity suit, understanding both parents'...
How in-state representation can help those handling Kentucky estates
Families have a way of moving apart – geographically speaking – over time. Sometimes, retiring parents move to warmer locales. Other times, their children may leave the state where they grew up in pursuit of relationships or career opportunities. When someone dies in...
Are you going to inherit your parents’ credit card debt?
Credit card debt is very common in the United States, and it keeps growing. For example, it recently passed the $1 trillion mark, setting a new high point. But it is likely that it will only continue to climb from there, as Americans use credit cards for numerous...

