Life can change after your divorce is final. Your parenting schedule may no longer fit your family’s needs. Your income may shift or your former spouse’s financial situation may change. When that happens, you may wonder how soon you can ask a Kentucky court to change...
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Where are divorce cases handled in Kenton County, Kentucky?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Kentucky had a 3.3 per 1,000 divorce rate in 2021. Every one of these cases went through the county clerk's office in the county in which they lived. When it comes to filing for divorce in Kenton County,...
How does child custody work in Kentucky?
Child custody arrangements allow divorced parents to share caretaking responsibilities and stay connected to their families. As a divorcing parent in Kentucky, you should be familiar with possible custody arrangements you might encounter. By exploring your options,...
What are the 3 types of courts-martial?
If you are in the military, you undoubtedly understand the importance of following the Uniform Code of Military Justice. After all, as Military.com points out, the UCMJ is a federal law that applies to all members of the armed services plus activated National Guard...
How are military pensions handled in divorce?
For many couples, dividing retirement accounts can be one of the most stressful aspects of divorce. After all, your future financial health often depends on this savings. Dividing retirement savings for military spouses involves an additional challenge: dividing...
Reviewing examples of marital property
For those getting a divorce, there are many factors to consider, such as child custody and simply adjusting to life after ending a marriage. However, the financial side of divorce is especially hard for many people and property division requires careful consideration....
Can estate planning include a non-married partner?
There are two goals to estate planning; determining what happens to your property after you die and knowing who will take care of you once you become incapacitated. When you have a partner but are unmarried, it is imperative to have an estate plan. The plan will...
USDA calls for implementation of SNAP child support provisions
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs in Kentucky and around the country help nearly 40 million people put food on the table, and many of them are children. Studies reveal that 37% of the children in the United States who have a parent living outside the home...
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...
Paying child support while disabled
Parents in Kentucky and other states may be required to pay child support even if they become disabled. However, a disability may make it difficult as a practical matter to work for the money needed to make those payments. The circumstances surrounding a noncustodial...
