612 South Main Street, Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Phone: 270-886-8272
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Family law

Divorce

In Kentucky, either party can file for a divorce (or dissolution of marriage), and the court does not assess “blame” or “fault” for the failure of the marriage. Because fault is not a factor in dissolving a marriage, the key issues become the following:

There are two types of divorce in Kentucky, uncontested and contested. In an uncontested divorce, the parties have reached an agreement on all the issues prior to hiring an attorney to file the case. Often times, one party will hire an attorney and if the other party is agreeable to the terms set forth in the paperwork prepared by that attorney, he or she will sign the documents in that attorney’s office. The cost associated with an uncontested divorce is generally paid by a flat fee. In a contested divorce, there are unresolved issues and each party hires their own attorney to negotiate settlement. The cost associated with a contested divorce is paid by retainer.

Child Custody

One of the most important aspects that we deal with in our family law practice is helping you resolve issues pertaining to custody, parenting schedules and visitation. Divorce presents spouses with many disputes and points of contention, but there is one thing everyone can agree on: the best interests of the children must be protected. We can help you work through these issues in a way that preserve your parent-child relationship and reduce the negative impact on you and your children.

Child Support

When couples divorce, a critical question is “Who will provide for the needs of the children?” We have extensive experience handling all aspects of child support arrangements as well as modifications to child support orders. Our goal is helping you ensure financial stability for those you care about the most. Child support arrangements in Kentucky are generally determined by a set of guidelines that take into consideration such information as the following:

Adoption

A stepparent wanting to formalize parenthood with his or her spouse’s child is a rewarding aspect of family law when the other biological parent is uninvolved with the child. With a stepparent adoption comes the termination of parental rights of the uninvolved biological parent. If that parent consents to giving up those rights, the process becomes much easier. If they refuse or cannot be found, the adoption process becomes more complicated and requires sufficient evidence to warrant the termination of rights of that parent. Regardless of the complexity of your case, we are here to guide you through the entire process.

What should I do now?

Call us at 270-886-8272. We’ll set up a time for you to come in for your FREE CONSULTATION. To prepare for your meeting, please have the following information (for both parties) available:

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