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...
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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...
Joint parenting schedules benefit children
Divorcing couples in Kentucky should consider developing a joint parenting schedule. These plans can help to reduce the disruptions to a child's schedule that commonly occur after a divorce. Parents should aim to set aside their own egos and put the children's needs...
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...
Many Kentucky spouses ages 55 and up are filing for divorce
The baby boomer generation is historically known for many things, including avid promotion of love, protest against war and its great passion for rock and roll. If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you're part of the baby boomer generation. You may be able to...
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...
Divorce risk may be higher for men marrying more attractive women
It's not all that unusual for a man seeking a significant other in Kentucky to opt for someone more physically attractive. In fact, an analysis of online dating site data shows both men and women have a tendency to pursue potential partners up to 25 percent more...
Amending custody orders not always easy, but possible
Custody after divorce is often a contentious issue for parents in Kentucky and throughout America. In many cases, custody decisions are based on factors like income stability and safe living conditions. It's important to note, however, that custody decisions may...
Critical points to understand about adoption
Adopting a child is a process whether that child is coming from Kentucky or anywhere else in the country. One of the first steps in the adoption process is to meet with a child's birth mother. In many ways, this meeting is like a first date. As with a date, it is a...
You probably share your motivation to adopt with many people
Sometimes, Kentucky residents don't have much choice when it comes to expanding their families. Even so, a pregnancy may not have been planned, but after the initial shock wears off, everyone gets on board with welcoming the new addition into the home. This is not the...