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Divorce Basics: Maintenance
Spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony or spousal support, is one of the most misunderstood aspects of divorce. Many people assume it is automatic, or that it lasts forever. In Kentucky, however, spousal maintenance is far from automatic. What Is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance is financial support paid by one…
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Divorce Basics: Venue
If you are just starting the divorce process, you may hear your lawyer, or the court, mention something called venue. Venue is simply which county your case should be filed in within Kentucky. In Kentucky, the law says that a divorce case should be filed in the county where either…
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Divorce Basics: Status Quo Orders
If you are just beginning a divorce in Kentucky, you are probably juggling a lot: moving logistics, parenting schedules, and financial uncertainty. One of the first questions many clients ask is, “What happens to everything between now and when the divorce is final?” That period of time can feel unstable…
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Divorce Basics: Guardian ad Litem
If you are going through a custody or parenting-time dispute, you may have heard the term “Guardian ad Litem,” or “GAL.” For many parents, it raises questions: What do they do? Who do they represent? Should I be worried? In Kentucky custody cases, a GAL is a court-appointed attorney whose…
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Divorce Basics: Friend of Court
If you are party to a custody or parenting-time case in Kentucky, you may have head the term “Friend of Court,” or “FOC”. What is a Friend of Court, and how does it affect your case? An FOC is often an attorney appointed by the judge to investigate your situation…
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