WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILD CUSTODY & VISITATION RIGHTS
When a couple divorces, a plethora of problems arise, mainly if children are involved. Decisions on child custody and visiting rights are critical parts of the process, with several factors influencing the result. Some of these issues are self-evident, while others are not. custody of a kid According to current research, joint custody may be […]
THE FIVE STAGES OF DIVORCE GRIEF
Most people are aware of the five phases of grieving. Many people identify these phases only with the loss of a loved one. However, individuals have several methods to mourn and express their sorrow. Divorce is, in some ways, a death. It’s the end of a relationship. It’s the end of your life’s vision. Let’s […]
STEPS TO TAKE IF YOUR SPOUSE REFUSES TO SIGN DIVORCE PAPERS
Even in the most amicable circumstances, divorce can be difficult and painful. However, not all circumstances are friendly. If one of the spouses refuses to sign divorce papers, the situation might become much more tense and difficult. If you find yourself in this circumstance, think about the following options. WHY DOES A WIFE REFUSE TO […]
WHAT IS SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND HOW IT WORKS
Divorce marks the end of a marriage, but it does not always mean the end of your obligations to your former spouse. Spousal assistance is available in many circumstances. In Paducah KY, this is known as spousal maintenance. Other states refer to it as alimony. This is direct support from their ex. WHAT IS SPOUSAL […]
What’s In A Name? Changing Your Name Or The Name Of Your Child In A Family Law Case
Changing your name is relatively straightforward if you are going through a dissolution of marriage or legal separation. Paducah Law now allows any party to a decree of dissolution or legal separation to request restoration of a prior full name at any time after the entry of the decree. C.R.S. §14-10-120.2(1). It means you don’t […]
The Forest For The Trees – A Litigator’s Guide On How To Stay Sane And Protect Yourself In Court
In Family Court, a trial before a Judge is often the last step of a legal proceeding. Problems in Family Court often vary from Divorce to Distribution of Parental Responsibility, Contempt, Protective Orders, and everything in between. A trial is usually divided into multiple discrete components. Understanding what to anticipate and how to comport yourself […]
Estate Planning After Divorce: The Consequences Of A Second Marriage On Children
For over a year, the Paducah Family Law Company has served our divorce and family law clients, giving tremendous and practical guidance to those in need. We have extended our legal services to include estate planning for new and current customers. There is significant overlap in the legal areas of divorce and estate planning. We […]
First-Marriage Family Protection: Avoid ‘disinheriting’ Your Children
In the first article of this series, we discussed the legal implications of remarriage and how it may have a detrimental effect on biological children from a first marriage. We introduced you to Jane and Harry, each in their second marriage, and their mixed family of six children. Let us continue our story: Jane entered […]
How Trusts Keep Wealth And Property In Families And Pass Them On To Rightful Heirs
We introduced you to Jane and her biological children, Joe, Mary, and Tony. Jane’s father, the children’s grandpa, bequeathed a sizable estate to her. After Jane and the children’s father split, and Jane remarried Harry, who had three children of his own, we started to consider the possibility that Joe, Mary, and Tony might be […]
Why You Can’t Win A Divorce
Everyone engaged in a divorce, including spouses and their children, experiences stress. The assumption that one “wins” divorce has been entrenched in popular culture, while the reality is considerably more nuanced. Even without considering the parenting component, navigating the legal system and financial commitments can be stressful. Then comes the healing process and going on, […]