While age still does appear to confer a measure of security for marriages in Kentucky, there is an upward trend of divorces during the senior years. So-called gray divorces are less likely to result in the family legal issues common among younger marriages, such as...
Family Law
Custody Mistakes for Parents to Avoid
For Kentucky estranged parents, a divorce and associated child custody hearings can be emotional events. However, it is important for a parent to avoid making unforced errors such as talking about the case to a friend or otherwise being transparent about his or her...
How to Get Delinquent Child Support
There are many Kentucky custodial parents who rely on child support payments. They along with non-custodial parents should be aware of how back support can be requested. When they file for child support, custodial parents can also make a request for retroactive...
Child Custody Modifications for Disabled Parents in Kentucky
It's common for one parent to end up with child support obligations after a divorce. Support obligations are based on the income of the parent in question. Therefore, if a person's income is reduced, they may be able to petition to have their payment obligations...
Dealing With a Family Businesses in a Divorce
Husband and wife entrepreneurial teams are not uncommon in Kentucky and around the country, but deciding how to divide business assets can become a contentious subject when these couples divorce. Some married business owners choose to tackle the issue directly by...
When Parents Move to Avoid Child Support
Many Kentucky parents who have gone through a divorce have child support orders in place that require their children's other parent to pay monthly support. Unfortunately, some parents are deadbeats who willfully attempt to avoid paying child support and sometimes move...
Thinking About the Kids During a Divorce
For many Kentucky parents, getting a divorce can mean splitting up the family. They may not get to see their children as often as they would like and the stress and arguments can result can potentially have an impact on the children. As such, it is in the best...
Child Support Debt Does Not Go Away After a Child Turns 18
A Kentucky parent who is not receiving court-ordered child support payments from the other parent may be able to collect on the back payments after their child turns 18 years old. Although most child support orders are terminated once a child reaches adulthood, a...
The Importance of Parental Cooperation After Divorce
Kentucky parents might expect that after a divorce, the amount of conflict they have with each other might dissipate. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. However, they must be careful to avoid exposing their children to that turmoil. They should also not use...
Handling Child Custody Exchange Problems
Child custody is an important legal issue when parents become separated or divorced. Kentucky law provides parameters and rights for parents and children when determining custody issues. Generally, parents have the right to visitation with their children regardless of...