Some Kentucky parents who are getting a divorce and who are concerned about how it will affect their children might want to consider a practice called nesting. This involves joint custody, but children do not go back and forth between different parents’ homes....
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Month: May 2017
How joint custody may be good for children
Divorced Kentucky parents who opt for joint custody may be making the best decision for their children according to dozens of studies. Research has shown that children who spend at least 35 percent of their time with each parent, as opposed to living with one parent...
Husbands’ employment and the risk of divorce
There are many things that can contribute to the end of a marriage. Kentucky residents who are considering getting a divorce should know that according to a 2016 study, whether or not a husband is employed is a significant factor. The researcher evaluated 46 years of...
Couples breaking up over Trump
There are many reasons why a Kentucky marriage may not last. While some common ones include a disagreement over finances and other incompatibilities, one study has found that couples are also getting divorced over political disagreements, particularly when they...
Reasons for divorce among older couples
While couples in Kentucky and throughout the country who are 50 and older might be more likely to divorce than they were in earlier generations, a closer look at statistics shows that not all marriages of older couples are equally vulnerable. Furthermore, couples...
Should you date while divorcing?
Getting through a divorce or a child custody dispute is difficult enough emotionally. It is unlikely that a person will go through this experience alone. In these instances, it is easy for a person to lean on someone emotionally (and perhaps romantically) for support....
Common errors parents make in custody proceedings
Kentucky parents who are seeking custody of their children during the divorce process are urged to make the proceeding about the children as opposed to about themselves. This means that a parent should not imply that the other parent doesn’t deserve custody because of...
3 ways to avoid driving drunk this summer
Summertime brings an increase in backyard parties, vacations and gatherings with family and friends. These events usually mean there will be alcohol available. Do not let the fun prevent you from making smart choices concerning alcohol. The last thing you want to...
Reality TV couple finalize their divorce
Kentucky residents who follow the popular Bravo reality television series ‘The Vanderpump Rules” may be aware that two of its stars, Scheana Marie and Mike Shay, filed for divorce in November 2016. The couple vowed to remain friends and treat each other...
Technology and parental communication with children
If divorced Kentucky parents of young children live relatively far away from each other, there might be an agreement in place that the noncustodial parent communicates with the child using technology such as Skype, Facetime, phone calls or texting. However, in some...