When it comes to determining child support, one of the most critical factors is income. But what exactly does that mean and how can it impact the amount of child support? As a parent navigating the complexities of child support in Kentucky, understanding the role of...
Family Law
Will I receive maintenance or alimony after my divorce?
Regardless of who decided to end the marriage, what you are going through now is challenging on all fronts. Not only are you wrestling with a whirlwind of emotions, but you have to start figuring out what happens to you after divorce. The legal costs of divorce and...
What should you know about prenuptial agreements?
Prenuptial agreements are contracts couples enter into before marriage to outline the division of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of a divorce. These serve as a tool for couples to establish clear financial expectations and protections. In Kentucky,...
Do courts show bias towards mothers in determining custody?
Child custody matters are some of the most emotionally fraught and complex decisions that family courts deal with. When determining which parent will be awarded physical or legal custody, judges must consider who can best provide for the child's financial and...
Should you sign a prenup before getting married?
When two adults fall in love and decide to marry, they often set the ball rolling for the big day. From the wedding dress to the gift registry, bridesmaids, honeymoon, where you are going to live and the number of children you want to have, there is so much to talk...
Can a child express preference in a Kentucky custody case?
Divorce cases can be extremely emotional, especially when the divorcing parties share a child. While Kentucky courts promote the concept of joint custody, it is not wholly uncommon for the judge to grant primary custody to one parent while the other parent is granted...
Can you settle custody arrangements out of court?
Child custody can be one of the most stressful issues during and after divorce. Ideally, the court encourages an arrangement where divorcing parents work out a co-parenting plan on their own. However, this plan must be guided by the doctrine of the best interests of...
When can a child custody order be altered?
Parents who divorce often have to make child custody orders to ensure that each parent can uphold their rights and responsibilities. Child custody orders aren’t a one-and-done kind of legal document. They may be made, remade and revised over the course of a child’s...
What can invalidate your prenuptial agreement?
In a perfect world, married couples look forward to living happily together for the rest of their lives. But the world is far from perfect, and thousands of American couples file for divorce each year. This explains why more and more engaged couples are signing...
What happens to my child support order if I go to jail?
Incarceration of one parent can be emotionally and financially stressful to the entire family. While most aspects of the incarcerated parent’s life are generally put on hold, certain obligations are never impacted. One such obligation is child support. Going to jail...