We are often asked “does the process of a divorce treat assets and debt equally? Will our property and debts be divided 50/50? Virtually every divorce in Louisville involves the distribution of assets and debts. Assets will include everything from the family home to personal property, a business or professional practice, retirement accounts or pensions,...
Does Bankruptcy Discharge Child Support or Maintenance?
Does bankruptcy discharge child support or maintenance? If one of the co-parents after a divorce falls into a serious financial challenge will a bankruptcy affect existing child support or maintenance orders? Orders issued by the Family Court in a divorce case relating to child and maintenance are known collectively as a domestic support obligation. Child...
Is There Child Support When Co-Parents Share Custody?
We are often asked if there is child support when co-parents share custody. Whenever a divorce in Louisville involves a child or children under the age of 18 (or still in high school) the parties must complete Kentucky’s child support calculator. The result of the State child support calculator must be provided to the Judge,...
Tips for Managing The Anger of a Child During a Divorce
One of a parent’s greatest fears when contemplating a divorce in Louisville is how the divorce will impact their child(ren). Our clients often ask our experienced divorce and family law attorneys for suggestions when it comes to managing the anger of a child during a divorce. This is not an uncommon challenge for parents during...