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...
Kentucky Process for Evaluating and Calculating Maintenance
What is the process for evaluating and calculating maintenance in a Louisville or Jefferson County divorce? When two people legally separate or divorce, the court is concerned about establishing a fairly equal financial playing field for both parties. As a result, temporary and/or permanent maintenance could be a part of your divorce process. Although this...