Divorce

For some Kentucky couples, getting a divorce can be a difficult process, especially when it comes to their financial situation. Both of the parties need to be able to financially survive once the marriage is officially ended. While untangling joint finances can be...

Divorced Kentucky parents who opt for joint custody may be making the best decision for their children according to dozens of studies. Research has shown that children who spend at least 35 percent of their time with each parent, as opposed to living with one parent...

There are many things that can contribute to the end of a marriage. Kentucky residents who are considering getting a divorce should know that according to a 2016 study, whether or not a husband is employed is a significant factor. The researcher evaluated 46 years of...

There are many reasons why a Kentucky marriage may not last. While some common ones include a disagreement over finances and other incompatibilities, one study has found that couples are also getting divorced over political disagreements, particularly when they...

While couples in Kentucky and throughout the country who are 50 and older might be more likely to divorce than they were in earlier generations, a closer look at statistics shows that not all marriages of older couples are equally vulnerable. Furthermore, couples...

Kentucky residents who follow the popular Bravo reality television series ‘The Vanderpump Rules” may be aware that two of its stars, Scheana Marie and Mike Shay, filed for divorce in November 2016. The couple vowed to remain friends and treat each other...

Kentucky couples who are considering divorce may be interested in learning that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck announced on April 13 that they were getting one, about two years after they stated they were separating. The former couple reportedly filed the paperwork...

Kentucky couples who decide to separate may want to take steps to protect themselves financially. Both of them should have a good understanding of their marital finances even if one of them has primarily handled this during the marriage. They might want to close any...

Many single parents rely on child support to help ensure that they’re able to take care of their kids. However, in some cases, the parent paying child support may suffer an injury or develop a medical condition that leads to a disability. In these cases, it is...

When a Kentucky couple gets divorced, they may have a number of marital assets to divide up between them. If they have been married long enough, they may also have to determine what happens to their retirement assets. When dividing up retirement assets, it is...