If you are like many people in Kentucky, you have a cat or a dog that you love and consider a dear member of your family. This can be a wonderful thing, but if you are married and you and your spouse make the decision to get a divorce, you must now wrestle with the...
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Year: 2020
Custody battles and negative emotions
On the one hand, custody battles often generate negative emotions. For example, many parents struggle with anxiety in the wake of a dispute over the custody of their child and some become angry as well. Depression is not uncommon, either, and all of these emotions...
Sole custody can be in the best interests of the child
Child custody battles are by far one of the most emotionally taxing aspects of a divorce. While many parents settle for joint custody in the best interests of the child, what happens if joint custody is not in the best interest of your children? Domestic violence,...
How to balance divorce and bankruptcy together
For many married couples, financial challenges may contribute to excessive stress on their relationship and may even be a primary contributing factor that leads them to get divorced. If a couple's financial situation is severe enough to warrant the need to consider...
Are you eligible for Kentucky’s drug court program?
In Kentucky, some individuals who have substance-related criminal convictions can receive a referral to the state drug court program. Three phases supervised by a judge strive to help the offender recover from substance use disorder and avoid future criminal behavior....
Does my spouse get half of the property after the divorce?
Kentucky divides property using its equitable distribution system, which means the divorce court may split up your assets based on fairness. If you created a prenuptial agreement before your marriage, however, the court may follow its terms instead. Property that you...
What is the ignition interlock program, and how does it work?
As reported by Lex 18, changes to Kentucky law effective as of July 1, 2020 will allow drivers convicted of driving under the influence to install an ignition interlock system in their cars. This system prevents a car from starting until the driver has passed a...
Are you taking steps to address depression during your divorce?
Depending on the particulars of your split, you may feel lethargic, despondent and defeated about your divorce. Even if you know that dissolving your marriage is the most favorable option for you and your current spouse, depression may still creep in on the interiors...
Is this a valid reason to modify child custody?
When parents divorce in Kentucky, child custody is one of the first matters dealt with. The court will decide on a custody arrangement based on current life circumstances. But courts also understand that circumstances change with time. What if you get to a point in...
DUI offenders may apply to use an IID to avoid license suspension
The DUI penalties in Kentucky may have become less severe for some offenders. As reported by LEX 18, the courts will consider approving an alternative to a lengthy license suspension for certain motorists convicted of a DUI charge. A judge may approve an alleged...