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Divorce Basics: Debt
And How to Protect Yourself From Financial Fallout Dividing assets in a divorce tends to get a lot of attention but what about dividing the debts? Credit cards, loans, and mortgages do not just disappear when the marriage ends. In fact, if you are not careful, marital debt can follow you long after your divorce…
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Divorce Basics: The Response
After the Petition is filed in a divorce case, the next important document is the Response. If you have been served with a Petition for divorce, the Response is your opportunity to formally state your position and outline your requests. What Is in a Response? A Response is your answer to the Petition filed by…
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Divorce Basics: The Petition
If you’re starting the divorce process in Kentucky, you’ll likely hear the term “Petition” right away. But what exactly is it? A Petition is the legal document that starts your divorce case. It is filed with the court by the person initiating the divorce, the Petitioner. The other spouse is called the Respondent. In Kentucky,…
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Divorce Basics: Meeting Your Attorney
Your first meeting with a divorce attorney can feel overwhelming. Whether you are still deciding if it is time to file or if you have already been served with papers, this meeting is your chance to ask questions and start building a strategy. You can always ask what to bring when you call or email…
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How Are Divorce Cases Assigned in Jefferson Family Court?
Divorce Basics: How Are Cases Assigned in Jefferson Family Court? In Jefferson County, Kentucky, which covers the Louisville metro area, the way cases are assigned to judges has changed over the years. It used to be an alphabetical system, where cases were assigned based on the parties’ last names. Now, Jefferson Family Court uses a…
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