There are three primary continuing impacts of COVID-19 on Family Law in Louisville: child custody and parenting time, the decision to divorce as well as issues of support. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges of COVID-19 has been the impact on existing child custody and parenting time agreements and orders. The demands of closed schools,...
What is a QDRO?
What is a QDRO in context of a Louisville divorce? How are retirement plans and accounts managed in a Louisville divorce? A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a legal order which tells the administrator of a retirement vehicle to divide the plan or account, as well as how to do so. Retirement plans such...
Be Cautious When Texting During a Louisville Divorce
Why should you be cautious when texting during a Louisville divorce? What other communications related policies should you think about if you are considering or in the process of a divorce? The reasons to be cautious when texting during a Louisville divorce are context, escalation and evidence. It is generally accepted that most aspects of...
Can I Get Back the Down Payment I Provided for Our Home in a Louisville Divorce?
Can one of the parties get back the down payment they provided for the family home in a Louisville divorce? You may have owned another asset prior to the marriage and sold it to contribute to the down payment. You may have received a gift from a family member, or made a withdrawal from a...