Not only does your spouse surprise you with the news that they want a divorce, but they also tell you that they do not want to live together any longer. Maybe they give you an ultimatum, like saying you have the weekend to get your stuff together and leave the home....
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Becoming a more engaged father during divorce
Divorce can feel like the dismantling of a family structure you expected to last. For fathers, however, the end of a marriage does not have to mean becoming less important in their children's lives. In some cases, a transition to co-parenting can serve as an...
Estate planning and probate considerations for the child-free
Today, many couples and individuals are remaining child-free by preference or circumstance. Estate planning and probate administration may look different for individuals without direct heirs. Even without children, thoughtful planning is still necessary for your...
Life expectancy is low and declining in Kentucky
In Kentucky, life expectancy has been on the decline. This has been seen in the state as a whole, although there are some significant differences between counties. Counties that are in a relatively higher wealth bracket, for example, tend to have higher life...
What happens if a Kentucky estate cannot pay its bills?
Handling a loved one’s estate can become stressful when the bills add up to more than the estate owns. You may worry that creditors will expect you or other family members to cover the difference. In Kentucky, relatives generally do not become personally responsible...
What basic rights do fathers have during divorce?
Divorce can change how often you see your child, where your child lives and how parenting decisions are made. If you are a father, you will not automatically lose your place in your child’s life simply because the marriage is ending. Courts generally focus on the...
How does probate affect the home of the deceased?
A home may ultimately be the most financially valuable asset that a loved one leaves behind when they pass away. After a person's death, the issue of whether their home can be sold, transferred or occupied immediately generally depends on how the home was owned and...
Marital debt can be difficult to divide during a divorce
People who are married may have considerable assets, and some also have debts. All of these must be divided during the property division process, but how that happens can have a major impact on the financial stability of each party as the marriage legally ends. When...
Older couples have a rising divorce rate
Any couple can get divorced, at any age. Yet, who is choosing to get divorced is changing over time. Generally speaking, younger couples have seen their divorce rate go down in recent decades in the United States, while the rate has skyrocketed for older couples. In...
Relocation may require a custody modification
If you share custody of your children with your ex, it can complicate a relocation. You may be required to modify that custody arrangement first. You do not have the same freedom to move with the children that you would on your own, because your ex’s custody rights...

