Most Kentucky residents going through divorce are well aware that stress and separation often go hand in hand. Even when divorce is inevitable, the effects can ebb and flow for months, and even years, after a separation. There is no single answer to coping after...
Divorce
Dealing with the many stages of divorce
Divorce is a truth many Kentucky couples must face, and while starting a new chapter can be exciting, getting through the harder aspects can present numerous obstacles. Those with children must tackle child custody and support, as well as living arrangements and an...
Child custody battles and the safety of children
Poverty affects America in its own ways. Due to various factors, such as unemployment or even minimum wage, many parents in Kentucky face pressing circumstances with their children. It is not uncommon for children of low-income, single parents to be left alone while...
Can I get alimony in Kentucky?
When it comes to alimony awards, Kentucky is like many other states in its requirements and conditions. According to the Kentucky statutes, the judge hearing your case has a considerable amount of discretion when deciding whether to grant your request for spousal...
Domestic violence prompts former reality TV star to seek divorce
Domestic violence is a dirty little secret that many married couples in Richmond may be harboring. Oftentimes, the spouses that are experiencing such abuse would like nothing more than to end their marriages, yet they fear that any attempts to do so may simply prompt...
The benefits of a QDRO for divorcing spouses
Among the many things that divorcing spouses in Kentucky are commonly concerned about is the loss of precious assets. This is understandable because those assets deemed to be joint and part of the marital estate are frequently split in some fashion between both...
Reviewing the process of parental relocation
Imagine being offered a job outside of Richmond that will require you to relocate with your kids. Or, picture getting a call from your ex-spouse saying that he or she wants to move to another state with your children. Many of the past clients that we here at Shumate,...
Is more than just weather heating up on your summer break?
When you decided to divorce, you may or may not have thought ahead to various types of situations that may cause potential stress between you and your former spouse where your children are concerned. Like many Kentucky parents, there have probably been (and will most...
What should I know about prenuptial agreements?
While it can be a challenging subject for many couples in Richmond, having a valid prenuptial agreement in place is crucial for explicitly spelling out financial matters before a marriage takes place. There are a number of common mistakes associated with these...
How to financially survive a divorce
In their haste to file for divorce, many people in Kentucky fail to realize that their financial situations are going to change. Whether they plan to get custody of their kids or move into separate households, careful consideration and planning should occur to...