Dodd & Dodd Attorneys, PLLC

When Should I file for a divorce in Louisville

We are often asked "When should I file for a divorce and does it matter if I file first?  Kentucky residents who are considering divorce may be interested to learn that the most common times to file are in January, March and September. These three months do have a common denominator; they all symbolize a...

Why do I Need an Experienced Divorce Attorney in Louisville

Why do I need an experienced divorce attorney in Louisville?  This question is asked by the vast majority of those who seek divorce here and across Kentucky.  This is evidenced by the fact that many Kentuckians attempt to handle divorce on their own, filing their own paperwork for the divorce.  The lesser known fact is...

Maintain Good Communications With Your Former Spouse During a Divorce

It is important to maintain good communications with your former spouse during a Louisville divorce.  Divorce is obviously a very emotional and stressful time.  There are personal issues between you and your spouse which have resulted in this break.  So this obviously has to be a contentious battle, right?  Actually, quite the opposite. There are...

Never Attempt to Hide Assets in a Louisville Divorce

There is one clear lesson you need to know about Louisville Family Law Courts: You should never attempt to hide assets in a Louisville divorce. Attempting to conceal an asset or substantially reduce it's reported value is illegal and almost always discovered.  Here in Kentucky, divorcing spouses owe each other a "Fiduciary Duty."  They must...