Kentucky was a pioneer when it came to father’s rights. It was the first state to officially rewrite its child custody provisions to create a presumption that parents should have joint custody and equal parenting time. However, this presumption is rebuttable – which...
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What if you never respond to a divorce petition?
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...
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...
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'...
Can you disinherit your spouse before your divorce is final?
A couple can spend a long time living separately before they decide to divorce. Then, the divorce process can take some time, depending on how complicated and/or contentious it is. If you are divorcing and the process is taking time, can you remove your spouse from...
When your ex-spouse is an unfit parent
Dealing with a child custody fight can be exhausting. Not all parents are capable of making logical decisions and properly caring for their children's needs. If one parent endangers the child's welfare, a judge has the authority to grant sole custody to the other...

