Kentucky And Indiana Law Blog

A study that was published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy suggests that views of marriage and the reasons people file for divorce are shifting. While in the past divorces were often prompted by such behavior as violence or infidelity, the study indicated that more people are leaving marriages because they do not feel emotionally fulfilled. This also could indicate a fundamental change in how marriage is viewed to one in which intimacy, communication and respect are crucial.

The biggest reason for divorce, cited by 47% of the participants, was a lack of love or intimacy. People left partners when they realized one or both of them no longer had feelings for the other. Just behind this reason was a lack of communication at 44%. In third place were couples who had grappled with a lack of trust or respect for one another. Another reason for divorce was simply that the couple had grown apart and no longer wanted the same things in life.

Most Kentucky divorces seem to happen after a couple has irreconcilable differences over children, money or life goals. In one online forum, however, some divorce lawyers have revealed that many spouses split up for much more trivial reasons. Sometimes, the marriages are not even a day old when one spouse decides to separate.

This was the case when a man got into an argument with his new in-laws at the wedding and moved out the next day at 5 a.m. One woman decided to divorce her husband when he got drunk at the wedding; although, she did wait until after the honeymoon, which she enjoyed on her own. Yet another couple made it for two months before the woman filed for divorce after her husband's birthday gift turned out not to be the expensive jewelry she hoped for.

Money is often a factor that contributes to divorce. However, if parents in Kentucky no longer living together continue to squabble over finances post-marriage, it can be difficult to effectively co-parent. This is especially true when it comes to issues with expenses related to children after a marriage ends.

A commonly recommended starting point for divorced parents looking to avoid serious financial issues related to their children is the divorce decree. If this document is well-prepared, it can address various cost responsibilities, such as expenses for education, health-related care, essentials like clothing, and extra-curricular activities. This process sometimes involves bringing in a certified financial planner or a similar number-cruncher so a divorcing parent can ensure that very specific money-related details are covered.

People in Kentucky might be more likely to get a divorce in the summer. A study by sociologists at the University of Washington looked at divorces in the state from 2001 to 2015 and found that March and August were months when divorce tended to spike. Whatever the time of year, there are steps people can take to prepare for divorce before filing.

Many people may not know exactly how many bank accounts they or their spouse owns or who is on the title of the house. It is important to have a list of all assets and other financial documents. People should also start thinking about hiring an attorney and whether they will need a financial professional. They may want to build a support team of family and friends. This is also a time to consider the implications of a divorce. Couples who are unsure as to whether they want to try to stay together or get a divorce may want to consider a type of counseling called "discernment counseling." This is specifically aimed at couples who are ready to divorce and need to decide whether it is the right step for them.