Why do I have to wait 60 days to get a divorce in Kentucky? What is the "waiting period" and why is it required in a divorce case under Kentucky law? The family law courts in the State of Kentucky are quite busy, especially when you consider the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon our...
Three Continuing Impacts of COVID-19 on Family Law in Louisville
There are three primary continuing impacts of COVID-19 on Family Law in Louisville: child custody and parenting time, the decision to divorce as well as issues of support. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges of COVID-19 has been the impact on existing child custody and parenting time agreements and orders. The demands of closed schools,...
What is a QDRO?
What is a QDRO in context of a Louisville divorce? How are retirement plans and accounts managed in a Louisville divorce? A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a legal order which tells the administrator of a retirement vehicle to divide the plan or account, as well as how to do so. Retirement plans such...
Be Cautious When Texting During a Louisville Divorce
Why should you be cautious when texting during a Louisville divorce? What other communications related policies should you think about if you are considering or in the process of a divorce? The reasons to be cautious when texting during a Louisville divorce are context, escalation and evidence. It is generally accepted that most aspects of...