If you are preparing for divorce in Kentucky, you'll want to know about a new law the state passed this year. Other states have recently adopted similar laws, and not everyone is happy about it. In fact, some parent advocates say that the new shared-custody rules...
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Reactions children may have when their parents get divorced
When you made the decision to divorce, you likely had a few concerns regarding how that decision would affect your children. You may relate to many Kentucky parents who were confident in their personal choice to leave their marriages but were worried about the...
What fathers can do to get visitation, manage child support
Some unmarried Kentucky fathers might struggle to get custody or visitation rights. Since the vast majority of custodial parents are mothers, fathers may also have trouble keeping up child support payments. However, these dads should still try to pay something toward...
Common but avoidable financial errors in divorce
When people in Kentucky get a divorce, the process might be more difficult if they make common financial mistakes. For example, some people may go out and buy an expensive item during or after the divorce. This might feel better in the short term, but they will still...
Personality traits that lead to divorce
Marriage is typically a time of excitement, hopefulness and change for the marrying couple. Nevertheless, maintaining a marital union over the years is hard work. Couples who may not have been very compatible from the beginning are even more likely to have difficulty...
The truth about prenuptial agreements
Kentucky residents who are about to get married may want to strongly consider a prenuptial agreement. When constructed properly, they can help couples clarify their roles in the relationship in a rational and calm manner. However, some choose not to get them because...
Stressful interactions can lead to divorce
When people in Northern Kentucky decide to divorce, there can be a range of factors that contribute to the decision to end their marriage. Some people deal with irreconcilable differences regarding parenthood, relationship styles or even where to live. Even long-term...
How the cost of divorce may go up with tax reform
For the past few decades, people paying alimony after divorce could deduct those payments on their taxes. However, the 2017 passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts changes this for new divorcees in Kentucky and throughout the country. Starting with divorce agreements...
Divorce may be more likely in certain work environments
When choosing professions, most people in Kentucky don't usually consider the ratio of co-workers from the opposite sex. However, a Swedish study looked at if working around co-workers of the opposite sex might have an impact on divorce rates. A previous study...
The health impacts of divorcing later in life
Kentuckians over 50 are divorcing in greater and greater numbers. In fact, the rate of divorce for this group has doubled since 1990. The phenomenon has been referred to as gray divorce, and it is linked with heightened symptoms of depression and other health...
