What are the divorce options in Louisville? What do I need to know about the legal vehicles to end a marriage in Jefferson County? Divorces in Louisville primarily come in three types: Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Collaborative Divorce. There is somewhat of a fourth option known as a legal separation. Which is best for your...
Do Mothers Have an Advantage in Child Custody and Parenting Time Cases?
Do mothers have an advantage in child custody and parenting time cases here in Louisville and Jefferson County? How will child custody and parenting time usually be approached in a divorce? The reality under Kentucky law and the application of that law in our Family Courts is simple: there is no bias to the mother...
Can You Reduce or Eliminate Maintenance in Jefferson County?
Can you reduce or eliminate maintenance in Jefferson County? The recent impact of COVID-19 on the local business marital has affected the income of many households here in Louisville and Jefferson County. How will a layoff, furlough or the loss of a job affect your maintenance obligations? Many people incorrectly believe that once a judge...
Child Support Negotiations During a Divorce in Louisville
The attorneys at Dodd & Dodd have represented clients in Louisville and Jefferson County before our Family Courts for decades. This extensive experience in decades of family law mediation inform and increase our effectiveness in child support negotiations during a divorce in Louisville. Child support discussions must begin with standard calculations contained within Kentucky's child...