Postnuptial agreements are documents signed by spouses that can clarify their expectations for the marriage and lead to a simpler divorce. In a postnuptial agreement, spouses can agree on how they will divide their property and finances. They may even include an...
Year: 2022
Dealing with rental properties in your divorce
Your family home is likely the largest jointly owned asset you and your spouse will be dealing with in your divorce. However, in addition to deciding what you’ll do with that, you may have a rental property to deal with. Whether you rent out the first condo you bought...
Can you sue the contractor if home renovations go awry?
Renovating your home in Kentucky can breathe new life into the space and help you repurpose what you have. However, this process might backfire if you wind up with a careless contractor who performs shoddy work. Ongoing repairs and invasive problems can be...
Kentucky residents who foster relatives not entitled to benefits
A federal appeals court ruled that Kentucky families who foster the children of relatives are not entitled to maintenance payments. This ruling backed a federal judge's dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed by a group of Kentucky foster children and caregivers....
Abusive relationships can cause post-divorce stress
Spousal abuse can be physically, mentally and financially difficult for the victim. Many believe that their life will immediately improve after they end a toxic marriage when, actually, divorce is just the first step to a better life. You may experience a recovery...
Tips for pedestrian and motorist safety
Pedestrian injuries are far too common. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a fatal pedestrian traffic crash occurred every 81 minutes in 2020. When you drive, you take on the responsibility of practicing safe driving habits. Walkers also...
Improving your recovery outcome after a car accident
Injuries sustained in a car accident can debilitate you and interfere with your long-term comfort and well-being. Some injuries may worsen, especially if not properly addressed in a timely manner. An alarming statistic shared by U.S. News reports that car accidents...
Are adult children impacted by their parents’ divorce?
When kids are young and their parents divorce, it can be shattering. The realization that family life has undergone a massive change that will last forever is hard to accept. Even if it was apparent that Mom and Dad did not get along, having it made official is...
What is parental alienation?
During a custody situation, there are many tactics that the other parent may use against you. One common approach is parental alienation. Psychology Today explains parental alienation is when one parent manipulates the child so that he or she does not want to have a...
How does a high-conflict divorce affect children?
When you and your child’s other parent are prone to fighting with one another, your child may feel the effects of the tension. When a high level of contentiousness exists between you and your son or daughter’s mother or father, your child may experience emotional...
