Is mediation a strategy you should consider in your Louisville divorce? Why is mediation such an effective tool and how can it help in your own divorce case? Let's begin with a few important facts: The greatest factor that determines the cost and time associated with a divorce is the ability of the parties to...
Does Child Support Have to Follow Kentucky Guidelines in a Louisville Divorce
As experienced Louisville and Jefferson County divorce and family law attorneys who have appeared before local courts for decades, we are often asked "Does child support have to follow Kentucky Guidelines in a Louisville divorce?" The answer to the Court's flexibility to allow a deviation in guideline child support calculations can be both "yes" and...
Should Couples Separate Before Getting a Divorce in Louisville?
Should couples separate before getting a divorce in Louisville? Before filing for an actual divorce here in Jefferson County some couples may decide to attempt to physically separate while they determine if divorce is ultimately the right decision for them. Physically separating can give each person time and space away so that they can decide...
A Father’s Perspective on Child Custody and Parenting Time in Jefferson County
Let's take a father's perspective on child custody and parenting time in Jefferson County and Louisville Family Court. These days, fathers in Kentucky who reside with their children tend to participate more in their activities, care and with household chores. The number of fathers who are single and who remain at home to raise their...