What is the best way to achieve an affordable divorce in Louisville and Jefferson County? The vast majority of Kentuckians believe it is by filing the divorce yourself and attempting to complete the process on their own. Unfortunately, more than half of these cases languish in the process for more than a year, only to...
How will the Finances Work During Your Divorce?
How will the finances work during your divorce? It is important to give careful consideration to your finances and to take important steps to prepare for an impending divorce. It is important to understand that each spouse owes the other a "fiduciary duty" when it comes to every financial aspect of the divorce. This requires...
The Role of Mediation in a Jefferson County Divorce
What is mediation and what is the role of mediation in a Jefferson County divorce? Mediation is a neutral setting that is intended to provide a calm, productive and insightful process that helps to identify, clarify and resolve disputes between two people going through a divorce. The mediator should have extensive experience in family law,...
How are Social Security Benefits Managed in a Louisville Divorce?
How are Social Security benefits managed in a Louisville divorce? The number of divorces in couples over the age of 55 often referred to as "Gray Divorces" has significantly increased over the past several years. Usually the couple has been married for quite some time and crucial issues in the divorce include the division of...