Kentucky has resident requirements that state you must be a resident of Kentucky for 180 days prior to filing for a divorce in Kentucky. You must also be separated for 60 days to discuss the meaning of separation with your lawyer.Kentucky is a "no-fault" state, which means the reason for your divorce will not be considered by the Court.

Your divorce may be contested or uncontested, depending on if you and your spouse are in agreement. Even if you are in an uncontested divorce it is best to have private legal council of your own if you aren't the party who filed for the divorce. Durrett and Kersting Law, PLLC has been involved on both sides of the process and can give you clear advice about child custody laws, maintenance (formerly known as alimony), division of assets and debts, and child support. We can help you thorough filing paperwork and an abundance of counsel to best meet your needs. If there is not agreement between the parties involving asset division, debt division, child custody or child visitation schedules, your case may be sent to mediation to resolve differences.