Family Law

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Divorcing means one parent will have to leave the marital home. This can be difficult for children to deal with because they have to learn how to live with only one parent in the home. They also have to adjust to a new home. Making sure your child feels at home when...

Having to raise a child with your ex can be a difficult experience for anyone. Many parents are choosing to follow the co-parenting model that provides the most support for the children. This model is rather complex for the parents because they work so closely...

With nearly 50% of marriages ending in divorce in the U.S, having a prenuptial agreement – also known as prenup – is definitely a great idea. However, signing a prenuptial agreement does not automatically guarantee that your property will be protected should your...