Your thoughts are probably in a constant state of chaos since you and your spouse decided to divorce, and you have likely avoided thinking about the stressful, lengthy court battle ahead. However, there is an alternative to litigation that has become popular with...
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Are our kids acting out because we are fighting?
Your children can be incredibly sensitive to you and your spouse’s moods. When your attitudes escalate to open hostility, it can be detrimental to your children’s mental and emotional health. According to Good Therapy, children’s behavioral problems most often stem...
Male victims of domestic violence have unique concerns
Underreporting makes it difficult to tell for sure, but some research suggests that domestic violence against men may be as prevalent as it is against women. Regardless of the gender of the victim, domestic violence tends to affect men and women in similar ways....
Dividing up the 401k
It is not at all uncommon for the property division portion of divorce proceedings in Louisville to become contentious. This is especially true when it comes to dividing up the contributions made to a 401k. On one side of the argument, you have the contributing spouse...
What do I need to know about divorce and special-needs?
Thousands of marriages in the state of Kentucky will eventually end in divorce. Many of these divorces will involve children. While working around children is difficult even in the most amicable of divorces, dealing with a child who has special needs can make the...
How can I deal with loneliness during the holidays?
Holiday loneliness is a problem for many people. This is especially true for people who are recently divorced. In this case, it may be a person's first holiday alone, which can add to the sadness and depression they already feel. While this is no doubt a difficult...
What types of protective orders are there?
In the event that you are domestically victimized, you may wish to file a protective order. In the state of Kentucky, there is a difference between protective orders and criminal cases. A criminal charge of domestic abuse is typically handled by the county attorney,...
How Do Child Support Payments Affect SSI?
It is a sad reality, but many American marriages will end in divorce. There are many factors that go into divorces of all varieties, but those which involve a special needs child often come with their own unique variety of stress. If you are going through a divorce in...
How to help children through a divorce
Divorce in Kentucky is never easy, but it is particularly difficult for children. When parents do not handle the process properly, it can be traumatic for the child and lead to long-term problems. According to Good Therapy, there are other factors, besides the divorce...
Special considerations for child custody during the summer
Schools will soon be letting out, which is great for the children. For parents who have a child custody order, this might be a difficult time. You need to start thinking about what you will do during the upcoming school-less months. Even if you think that you have...