Custody is one of the hot button issues in most divorces. Each state has its own laws regarding custody decisions and how a court must handle them. The best option is for you and your spouse to come to an agreement without the court's interference, but in the event...
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Minimizing conflict in your co-parenting relationship
No co-parenting relationship should have nearly constant conflict. However, many people who go through high-conflict divorces find that their co-parenting relationships get off to rocky starts. Other separated or divorced couples may have amicable, positive...
Kentuckians caring for relatives’ children don’t get foster pay
Nine percent of children in Kentucky are being raised by relatives other than their parents -- often by grandparents who are living on fixed incomes. That's more than double the nationwide rate. Part of the reason is that Kentucky has more parents in prison than...
What’s the job of a parenting coordinator?
Often, couples who go through high-conflict divorces have a difficult time co-parenting their children. Their personal disputes often spill over into disagreements about parenting -- even when you have a detailed child custody agreement and parenting plan in place....
Smart uses for your spousal support payments
Receiving spousal support payments is one of the most important parts of getting divorced. Many who receive these payments are under the impression that they will last forever. These payments are viewed as rehabilitative, which means they will come to an end at a...
How to choose a power of attorney in Kentucky
Choosing a power of attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning your estate. This is not something that should be done quickly or glazed over because you are putting your estate in someone else's hands. This person will be making...
Explaining how child support payments can be used
One of the most difficult things you can endure in life is fighting for the custody of your children. This can become a very heated, lengthy battle that seems unending. Once the judge issues a ruling as to who will have custody, or if joint custody is the ruling, you...
Making child custody exchanges less stressful for all involved
When it comes to exchanging custody of your children, whether you were ever married or not, things can get quite tense. You likely do not get along with the other parent. If this is the case, custody exchanges can be filled with anger, regret and other powerful...
