How to pay for a child's college education may be a worry for many parents in Kentucky, but those worries might grow if the parents divorce. An Ameritrade study found that although around 40 percent of marriages end in divorce, about two-thirds of couple lack a...
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The process of establishing paternity
The issue of establishing paternity is a common one. Many birth parents in Kentucky and across the country struggle with the issue of establishing paternity, including questions about if they should do it and how establishing paternity can be accomplished. In a...
Why many entrepreneurs find themselves facing divorce
Being an entrepreneur is not likely a profession that most Kentucky residents would associate with high divorce rates. This may be due in part to the fact that there are no hard and fast statistics outlining divorce rates for entrepreneurs. However, there are certain...
Financial problems when older people get divorced
Some Kentucky couples decide to get divorced when they are nearing their golden years. Since 1990, the rate of divorce among older adults has almost doubled. People who end their marriage when they are 50 or older may face additional financial pressures. Women who...
How Kentucky parents can deal with divorce
Going through divorce can be difficult for both parents and their children. That's why Kentucky parents should make sure that they are there for the kids throughout the separation process. Divorced parents may want to look out for any signs of sadness or depression in...
Recommended financial steps to prepare for divorce
Ending a marriage in Kentucky requires spouses to split financially. Spouses should consider their circumstances and attempt to prepare for the consequences of the divorce before actually filing the legal paperwork. To survive the initial upheaval of the split,...
Splitting 401(k) funds for a divorce
One of the issues divorcing couples in Kentucky may have to address is the separation of the assets, including retirement money. Couples should take care with how they divide their retirement accounts, such as 401(k) funds, as the different types of retirement...
Transitioning to post-divorce financial health requires planning
Kentucky couples navigating the sometimes challenging process of getting divorced typically view the signing of the final decree as the end of the line. For most couples, however, there is still work to be done after everyone agrees on the final terms of the marital...
Marriage myths that can result in divorce
When a Kentucky couple ties the knot, their family members and friends often talk about how healthy, long-lasting marriages should be. There are often some common pieces of advice: that spouses should actively listen to each other and that marriages should always be...
Digital spying and divorce
When couples in Kentucky divorce, it is not unusual for animosity to emerge. This can be particularly true in situations when allegations of adultery or abuse abound. New technologies have made it easier for spouses to spy on each other, which can potentially have an...
