The period leading up to marriage is a busy time for Kentucky couples who are preparing to embark on a life-altering journey, and discussing legal matters is not high on the list of romantic topics. Some people argue that doing so casts a pall on the upcoming...
Divorce
Tips for dividing a business in divorce
Dividing a business can be one of the more difficult elements of divorce for people in Kentucky. First, it is necessary to determine the value of the business. Then a couple must decide whether one person will buy the other one out, if they will keep on running the...
How cryptocurrency can complicate divorces
Cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that's becoming increasingly accessible for individuals in Kentucky and elsewhere in the country and around the world. It's also an asset that's presenting unique challenges for divorce attorneys. The nature of...
Which parent gets to claim dependents after a divorce?
Tax season is unpleasant for many Kentucky residents. However, it can provide even more challenges for parents who have recently divorced. Claiming dependents on a tax return is relatively simple for married parents, but things can get a bit more complicated for those...
Texting and parenting after divorce
When parents in Northern Kentucky divorce, issues of child custody and ongoing parental relationships are often of significant concern. In most cases, children will divide their time between the households maintained by each parent. Historically, specialists have...
How business owners can prepare for divorce
For business owners in Kentucky, divorce can carry some unique complications. While ending a marriage is always a significant financial issue, this can be especially true when a company is involved. Because of the major effects that a divorce can have on a firm's...
Why a prenup might be right for a second marriage
Younger couples in Kentucky who have never been married before might be entering the marriage with few assets and see no reason for a prenuptial agreement. However, couples in their 50s and 60s who are getting married for a second time may have accumulated a number of...
Costly divorce mistakes
Married couples in Kentucky who are thinking about splitting up should carefully consider what they do before and during the divorce process. Certain actions and decisions can result in very expensive consequences. It's important that separating spouses take care to...
Young couples may wish to consider prenups
For many people in Kentucky, prenuptial agreements seem like a matter for celebrities or ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs. They may not seem relevant to people of average income and wealth, especially when they are just starting out in life. Indeed, many people think of...
Making a high-asset divorce easier
Some Kentucky couples who are ending their marriage will go through what is known as a high-asset divorce. These can be more complex than other divorce cases because of the different types of property involved and the work it takes to calculate the value of the...