Going through a divorce can be a difficult and emotional time. It is important to have someone who can help you navigate the legal process and protect your rights. Contact Josh McIntosh Law today via email or by calling 859-217-4467.

HOW JOSH MCINTOSH LAW CAN HELP

A divorce attorney can help you understand your legal options, negotiate a fair settlement, and represent you in court if necessary.

Here are some of the reasons why you should hire a divorce attorney in Kentucky:

• Kentucky divorce law is complex. The laws governing divorce in Kentucky are complex and constantly changing. An experienced divorce attorney will be familiar with the latest laws and court decisions, and they will be able to help you navigate the legal system.

• A divorce attorney can protect your rights. When you are going through a divorce, it is important to have someone who is looking out for your best interests. A divorce attorney will be able to advocate for you and protect your rights in court.

• A divorce attorney can help you negotiate a fair settlement. In many cases, it is possible to reach a fair settlement with the other party without having to go to court. A divorce attorney can help you negotiate a settlement that meets your needs.

• A divorce attorney can represent you in court. If you are unable to reach a settlement with the other party, you may need to go to court. A divorce attorney will be able to represent you in court and fight for your rights.

Overview of Kentucky Divorce Law

The following are some of the key provisions of Kentucky divorce law:

• Grounds for divorce: There are several grounds for divorce in Kentucky, including adultery, abandonment, cruelty, and irreconcilable differences.

• Property division: In Kentucky, marital property is divided equitably, which means that the property is divided fairly, taking into account the factors that the court considers relevant.

• Child custody: In Kentucky, the court determines child custody based on the best interests of the child. The court will consider a variety of factors, including the child's physical and emotional needs, the parents' parenting skills, and the parents' ability to cooperate.

• Child support: In Kentucky, child support is paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent to help support the child. The amount of child support is determined by a formula that takes into account the parents' incomes and the number of children.

If you are considering divorce in Kentucky, it is important to speak with an experienced divorce attorney. An attorney can help you understand your legal options and protect your rights.

Kentucky Revised Statutes

• Section 403.140 - Marriage - Court may enter decree of dissolution or separation

• Section 403.150 - Procedure - Commencement of action, pleadings, abolition of existing defenses

• Section 403.160 - Temporary orders - Maintenance, child support, injunction - Disclosure of information on domestic violence or child abuse

• Section 403.170 - Marriage - Irretrievable breakdown

• Section 403.180 - Separation agreement - Court may find unconscionable

• Section 403.190 - Disposition of property

• Section 403.200 - Maintenance - Court may grant order for either spouse

• Section 403.210 - Recognition of "Family Support Act of 1988" mandate

• Section 403.211 - Action to establish or enforce child support - Rebuttable presumption for award - Allocation of child-care costs and health care expenses - Order for payment of health care coverage - Noncustodial parent's health plan - Attachment of income - Credit for disability payments

• Section 403.212 - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] Child support guidelines - Administrative regulation establishing a child support obligation worksheet, manual with examples on cabinet Web site - Terms to be applied in calculations - Table

• Section 403.212 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Child support guidelines - Administrative regulation establishing a child support obligation worksheet, manual with examples on cabinet Web site - Terms to be applied in calculations - Table

• Section 403.2121 - "Day" defined - Minimum requirement for shared parenting time credit - Establishment of adjustment to child support obligations based upon parenting time - Modification of child support - Children receiving public assistance

• Section 403.213 - Criteria for modification of orders for child support and for health care - Effects of emancipation and death of obligated parent - Commission to review guidelines

• Section 403.215 - Assignment of wages for child support obligations

• Section 403.220 - Costs of action and attorney's fees

• Section 403.230 - Legal separation - Court may convert, to a decree of dissolution - Restoration of former name

• Section 403.240 - Decree or temporary order - Failure to comply with - Good-cause defense - Attorney's fees

• Section 403.250 - Modification or termination of provisions for maintenance and property disposition

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