Getting a divorce is a complex process. Though you and many other Kentucky residents may wish you could just decide to no longer be married and end the situation there that is not the case. Over the years, you and your spouse have entwined your lives, and now, you...
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Handling social media before, during and after a divorce
There's nothing wrong with staying connected socially online. However, there is compelling research suggesting a correlation between divorce rates and the use of certain popular social networks. While social media alone isn't likely to be the sole reason for the end...
Child support and the military
Military veterans and service members in Kentucky who have to pay child support should understand the federal regulations governing child support. Military members are required by federal regulations to pay support for their custodial and non-custodial children. The...
Parents should try to raise their children together
Kentucky parents who get divorced may find it easier on themselves and their children when they work together to raise their kids. The primary benefit for a child is knowing that he or she can count on both parents being in their lives no matter what happens. Parents...
How to prepare for a divorce
While many Kentucky residents, summer is a favorite season. The kids are out of school, the weather is perfect for spending time outdoors, and it is often a great time to take vacations. For some families, however, summer may also be the time to start planning for...
Student loan debt in a divorce
When people in Kentucky get a divorce, debts that they brought into the marriage, such as student loan debt, are usually considered individual property, and the person will be solely responsible for them after divorce. However, if a person takes out student loans...
Shifting gender roles can lead to divorce
In marriages where the husband and wife assume traditional gender roles, the risk of divorce can rise significantly when those roles change. A common example of this in Kentucky and around the country is when the woman earns less than her husband at the start of a...
Media depictions of noncustodial parents give rise to myths
When media outlets in Kentucky and around the country cover stories about noncustodial parents, they usually involve men who have failed to pay court-ordered child support or fathers who have turned their backs on their children to pursue careers or other goals. While...
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...
Military divorce rate continues its slow fall in 2018
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...