What is “Family Law” and when do you need a family law lawyer? Here in Kentucky, Family Law generally applies to the types of cases heard by our Family Court. The most common cases are a divorce or the modification of orders issued by the Family Court. Family Court also extends to issues associated with...
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Things to Consider if You Intend to Co-Parent During or After a Divorce
Do you intend to co-parent during or after a divorce? The majority of Louisville divorce cases which involve children result in child custody and parenting plans which divide the time each child will spend between each of their parent’s households. Often, the Court will issue “temporary” child custody and parenting time orders if the parents...
The Importance of Legal Venue in a Move Away Child Custody Case
A recent Kentucky Supreme Court case reflects the importance of legal venue in a move away child custody case. Relocation or move-way child custody cases occur when a parent is sharing custody and parenting time with another parent. If a parent has “sole legal and physical custody” they are generally free to make decisions regarding...
How are Stocks Divided in a Louisville Divorce?
How are stocks divided in a Louisville divorce? What do you need to know about stocks, stock options, vested versus unvested and the division of marital property in your divorce? We’ll begin with a few marital property basics. Marital property (assets and debts) in a Kentucky divorce is to be divided equally between the parties. ...