What happens when separate assets are commingled with marital property or labor prior to the date of separation or a divorce in Louisville? Here in Kentucky, when a spouse has money or assets prior to the date of the marriage (or after the date of separation) these are usually considered to be the "separate property"...
Effective steps to Protect Yourself from an Abusive Spouse or Domestic Violence
What are a few of the most effective steps to protect yourself from an abusive spouse or domestic violence? If you are presently or recently exposed to abuse or domestic violence and you are considering exit options, you'll need to begin to gather important resources including, but not limited to close family and trusted friends...
Retirement Accounts and Pensions in a Louisville Divorce
How will the Court handle the division of important assets such as retirement accounts and pensions in a Louisville divorce? Will the retirement accounts, pension, or benefits of either or both of the former spouses be managed? Almost every Louisville or Jefferson County divorce case involves marital property division involving retirement assets and/or pensions. The...
Will You Pay Maintenance our Spousal Support in Your Louisville Divorce?
Will you have to pay maintenance or spousal support in your Louisville divorce? Kentucky family law does not provide a specific type of spousal support (referred to as maintenance here in Kentucky) calculator. Instead, our laws provide several issues the Judge must consider when evaluating the need for, amount, and duration of maintenance or spousal...