A Kentucky law promoting shared parenting that went into effect earlier in 2017 could increase gender equality and family happiness. Nationwide, family courts have in the past skewed their physical custody decisions overwhelmingly toward mothers. The effects of this...
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Month: August 2017
Why prenups are becoming more common
Kentucky residents might like to know about why the once taboo topic of prenuptial agreements is now becoming more commonplace. Since millennials are now more likely to marry older, they are also more likely to have careers, property and other assets when they finally...
How people can protect themselves in divorce
Many Kentucky women who are going through a divorce earn significantly less than their husbands. On average, U.S. women still earn around 82 cents for every dollar that men do, and the financial setbacks that may accompany divorce can hit women particularly hard....
Who divorce mediation probably isn’t for
Mediation may be an effective way for Kentucky couples to handle their divorce. However, for some, it may be easier to skip mediation and head straight to court. Skipping mediation may be best for individuals who aren’t willing to negotiate in good faith and...
Why a prenuptial agreement may be a good thing
While the thought of divorce before the couple has even walked down the aisle may seem confusing, a prenuptial agreement can be beneficial for both parties. Those who have built a business or who have other separate property may wish to protect it. However, Kentucky...
The different types of domestic abuse
At some point in their lives, many Kentucky residents experience some form of domestic violence when in relationships. The types can include physical domestic violence, sexual domestic violence, threatening domestic violence and emotional domestic violence. Each type...
A premarital agreement is only as strong as its conscience
A premarital agreement is a terrific way for people heading into a marriage in Indiana to protect themselves should the marriage fail. Among the many rules of contract that such an accord must comply with is the requirement that it be conscionable. Indiana Code...
Department of State steps in when children taken overseas
A parent of a child in Kentucky who was taken out of the country by the other parent needs to seek help from the U.S. Department of State. When a parent violates the custodial rights of the other parent by removing the child from the country, federal law has been...
Traffic violations in addition to DWI
Driving while intoxicated may not be the only charge you are facing. Breaking traffic laws is likely what caused police to pull you over in the first place and discover your drunken state. Therefore, you probably have other traffic tickets to worry about. Do not...