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...
What to Think About When Preparing for a Louisville Divorce
What should you think about when preparing for a Louisville divorce? Based upon our decades of experience in Jefferson County and Louisville divorce cases, here are a few things to consider as you are thinking about or preparing for your divorce: 1. Though many Kentuckians attempt to begin their divorce without an attorney, the majority...
Is a Marital Settlement Agreement Binding Prior to the Finalization of Your Divorce?
Is a marital settlement agreement binding prior to the finalization of your divorce? A "Marital Settlement Agreement" is a document which stipulates the agreement between the two spouses regarding all elements of their divorce. This usually includes the division of assets and debts as well as terms including but not limited to: child custody and...
How is Retirement Divided in Divorce When Only Part of the Years Served Were During the Marriage
How is retirement divided in divorce when only part of the years served were covered by the duration of the marriage? This is a question of "marital property" and "separate property" and a recent Appeals Court case sheds some light on this issue. For example, if the retirement in question was based upon 30 years...