The rate of divorce among active-duty members of the military has been falling slowly for about 10 years. Service members in Kentucky may be interested to learn that this trend continued in 2018, according to recently released data. The figure is calculated by...
Month: May 2019
Divorce often has a lot of financial implications
Like many people in Kentucky who divorce, you may have expected that you would encounter challenges during your transition from living in a single-family household to adapting to a new lifestyle under separate roofs. From working out custody issues to deciding what to...
Are your children victims of parental alienation syndrome?
When you divorced you knew that you and your ex would both continue to live in Kentucky and would likely share custody of your children. Once you got the court order in place, you were hopeful that you'd be able to co-parent in a peaceful, somewhat low-stress fashion,...
Social Security considerations related to divorce
Even if a married individual in Kentucky has never worked or has a low income, they can still collect up to half of their spouse's Social Security benefits. This right doesn't necessarily go away simply because a marriage ends. If a couple was legally wed for at least...
Family homes can be sticking points in a divorce
Real estate such as a marital home is generally among the most valuable assets a couple will buy during their time together. Therefore, it may be a source of frustration in a divorce. The first step in deciding what to do with a marital home in Kentucky or any other...
Marital incomes can affect divorce likelihood
While many couples in Kentucky aim for dual incomes and strong earnings and consider that women can earn just as much or more than men, social pressures and lingering sexism can undermine their marriages. One study indicated that marriages in which the wives earn more...
Financial concerns for stay-at-home parents
When people in Kentucky decide to divorce, there are a number of factors that go into the final settlement. While the emotional and practical aspects of ending a marriage can be the most prominent issues at first, the financial effects of a divorce can linger long...