Divorce

For many Kentucky residents, claiming dependents on their tax returns is not likely to present any issues. However, in situations in which multiple people are claiming the same dependents, such as when separated or divorced parents both claim their children, the...

Social media is a tool that most people use or have some sort of exposure to. Therefore, it can have a profound impact on divorce cases. According to Web Preserver, 81 percent of attorneys found evidence on social media that they could use in court. Furthermore,...

Business owners in Kentucky should pay a spouse who works for the company market rates and should avoid using marital funds to pay for any business-related expenses. Failing to do either of these can result in a spouse being able to claim a larger share of the...

Prenuptial agreements are often a topic of discussion for Kentucky newlyweds. Dealing with the merging of property can be difficult for people getting married for the first time. However, property issues are typically far more complicated for partners getting married...

While marriage survival rates may be doing better among some age groups, divorce is still quite prevalent. There are many factors that may lead a Kentucky couple to separate. However, there are a few reasons that are most frequently cited. A long-term study that...

For the most part, people in Kentucky have an innate sense of how attractive they are compared to others. Research indicates that most people seek partners of relatively the same level of physical attractiveness. This approach might set them up for eventual success in...

When people in Kentucky consider the possibility of divorce, they may have a new wrinkle to think about in the new year: the changing tax treatment of alimony payments. Passed as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the new tax rules will go into effect as of Jan....

For those about to get divorced in Kentucky or anywhere else in the United States, it may be a good idea to finalize it by the end of 2018. This is because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) calls for the tax treatment of alimony to change starting on the first day of...

People in Kentucky rarely want to think about the potential of divorce while they’re still engaged in wedding planning. Nevertheless, planning can help people to avoid bigger problems further down the road, even for people of modest means. When people think of...

People who live in Kentucky and who are getting a divorce may make some common financial mistakes if they are not careful. For example, some people might be tempted to go on a spending spree during or just after a divorce. While this may be satisfying in the short...