How will the Court handle domestic violence in Jefferson County divorce cases? What is the impact of restraining orders and findings of domestic violence in a Louisville family law case? Those who have experienced domestic violence, especially in the context of the end of a marriage and divorce, often feel isolated and that there aren't...
Do Mothers Have Any Advantage in Child Custody Cases?
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...
How Will the Length of Your Marriage Affect Maintenance
How will the length of your marriage affect maintenance during and after your divorce in Louisville or Jefferson County? How long do you have to be married in Kentucky to qualify for maintenance and how is the amount of maintenance determined? In some cases the parties in question have only been married for a few...
It is Important to Fight Restraining Orders in a Louisville Divorce Case
It is important to fight restraining orders in a Louisville divorce case to protect your rights as a parent if you are falsely accused. Why should you contact Dodd & Dodd and make sure to go to the hearing if you've been served with a restraining order and are approaching or in the midst of...