What is the date of separation in a Louisville divorce and why is it important in your divorce? The date of separation establishes the date your income and assets become "separate property" from the marital property. This will impact the distribution of the marital property and potentially child and maintenance. The date of separation marks...
How is Domestic Violence Defined Under Federal and State Law
How is domestic violence defined under federal and state law? Families in Kentucky might benefit from learning more about how domestic violence issues are governed by state and federal entities. The state laws are designed to prevent violence from occurring within the family or in intimate relationships. Domestic violence in Kentucky may be described as...
How to Divide the Marital Home in a Louisville Divorce
Couples who divorce in Louisville or Jefferson County often own a home as part of their marital property. Depending on the couple's situation, the home may represent the largest single asset that will be divided in the resulting property division. Kentucky is a marital property state, meaning the assets deemed to be a part of...
Save Time and Money while Making the Divorce Process Itself Easier to Endure
How can the experienced divorce attorneys at Dodd & Dodd save you time and money while making the divorce process itself easier to endure? The vast majority of Kentuckians begin to file divorces on their own, without representation. Most are trying to save legal expense and want to get things finished quickly. The reality is...