Raising a child is challenging under the best of circumstances, and those challenges only increase if you have a child with special needs. Even when both parents do their best to love and support that child, it could put an incredible amount of strain on the marital...
Year: 2017
Why financial planning for protection in divorce is important
Despite the fact that four out of 10 marriages end in divorce, few people in Kentucky and elsewhere have financial plans in place to protect themselves in the event that their marriages might end. While people may feel strange about thinking about these matters in...
Identifying and responding to parental alienation
Parental alienation involves one parent trying to turn a child against the other, and it may be a serious concern for some parents in northern Kentucky after a divorce. It may begin gradually, such as with a parent's request to postpone a visitation because the child...
How to handle the holidays with kids after divorce
After a divorce, holidays can be challenging times for both parents and children in Kentucky. However, there are things parents can do to make the time less difficult for them and their children. Children may struggle with having to move between two separate homes...
Holidays can be a challenge during divorce
The annual winter holiday season can be a particularly difficult time for people going through a divorce in Kentucky and across the nation. The season is associated with family activities and long-term memories, and for divorcing couples with children, making new...
How to handle child custody before the divorce
When people with children get a divorce in Kentucky, there is an interim period after they agree to divorce but before the divorce is final, when their custodial rights are equal. This means that, for example, either parent could take the child out of state. For this...
Considerations in postponing divorce for the children
Some Kentucky parents might consider postponing divorce for their children's sake. There could be a number of reasons to do this. For example, the couple might not have thoroughly explored counseling and other options that could help them repair the relationship. A...
Tips for talking to kids about divorce
You may relate to many parents who say raising children in Kentucky is often a rewarding experience. You may also understand those who say it has been their greatest challenge. Perhaps your personal experience lies somewhere in between, with many good days and happy...
The home study opens the doors to adopting a child
Having children is a joyous occasion. You certainly have friends on Facebook who post minute-by-minute accounts of their pregnancies, deliveries and their child's every facial expression. While you may share their joy, a part of you also aches to share their...
Steps for filing for a divorce
Married couples in Kentucky who want to get divorced may be at a loss on how to get the process started. They should know that not all divorces will be the same and that legally separating from a spouse can be stressful. While having an attorney to protect one's...