The question of a child's private education costs are usually rooted in concerns regarding child support. Will the court order your former spouse to split or pay for the private education you intend for your child(ren)? Generally speaking our Courts consider a private education to be discretionary from the perspective of a divorce settlement. There...
What a Restraining Order Can and Cannot Do
It is important to fully understand what a restraining order can and cannot do, especially in the light of a divorce. Unfortunately, domestic violence happens in many Jefferson County homes each year. In these situations, one or more members of a household could request restraining orders against others who are living with them. It is...
Experience Makes a Significant Difference in a Contentious Divorce
Your divorce attorney's legal skill and experience makes a significant difference in a contentious divorce. Are you concerned about what looks to be a contentious divorce. Is your partner unreasonable or emotionally "over-the-top?" Are you concerned about a personality disorder, controlling behavior and even the potential for or existence of domestic violence? The experienced divorce...
Managing Child Custody Issues After a Divorce
What are some of the keys to managing child custody issues after a divorce decree is issued in your case? It is important to note from the outset the guiding principle in Kentucky child custody cases is "the best interests of the child." During the process of or after completing a divorce parents may have...