How is retirement divided in divorce when only part of the years served were covered by the duration of the marriage? This is a question of "marital property" and "separate property" and a recent Appeals Court case sheds some light on this issue. For example, if the retirement in question was based upon 30 years...
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A Family Court Judge May Hear a Child’s Testimony
A Family Court Judge may hear a child's testimony in many divorce and post-decree modification cases here in Louisville and Jefferson County. Some child custody cases in Kentucky will include an opportunity for the child to directly address the court. A judge will make a decision about whether or not to allow a child to...
Achieve a Timely Divorce and Contain Expenses
Are you concerned about how you will achieve a timely divorce and contain expenses? Almost every couple approaching a divorce asks two questions: "How much will this cost?" and "How long is this going to take?" The experienced Louisville divorce and family law attorneys at Dodd & Dodd work to achieve a timely divorce for...
How the Valuation of a Small Business is Established in a Louisville Divorce
The process of how the valuation of a small business is established in a Louisville divorce will have a substantial financial impact on your divorce. What happens to a closely-held business in a divorce in Louisville? Why is the valuation of the business such a complex legal issue in many cases? When a small business...