We are often asked "Do mothers have any advantage in child custody decisions during a Jefferson County or Louisville divorce?" Kentucky family law makes it quite clear there is no automatic bias toward either parent during the process of a divorce from the law's perspective. There is a general perspective that mothers are awarded more...
What Happens if Your Spouse Earned Income During Your Marriage Which is Still Unpaid?
What happens if your spouse earned income during your marriage which is still unpaid such as commissions, bonuses, deferred compensation or Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)? How are these assets valued and accounted for during a Louisville or Jefferson County divorce? Are you married to a high wage earner or licensed professional? Is your former spouse...
Should We Consider a Private Judge in our Louisville Divorce?
We are often asked 'Should we consider a private judge in our Louisville divorce?' There are several advantages to a private judge in a Louisville or Jefferson County divorce. There are often issues of cost and speed. There are also a few drawbacks to consider. If your case is fairly straight forward and doesn’t involve...
Seeking Support Modifications after the Divorce Decree is Issued
Seeking support modifications after the divorce is issued can be more complex than you might imagine. In most cases, the divorce paperwork itself as well as Kentucky law will require there to be a substantial change in the "Status Quo" in order to request modifications to child support, maintenance or even child custody down the...