The lawyers at Durrett & Kersting in Louisville Kentucky understand that family law issues cause a great amount of stress and hardship. Our lawyers listen to our clients and provide compassionate service, while helping our clients navigate the family court system. The laws involving divorce, child support, child custody, visitation, division of property and debts are complicated and require skillful and knowledgeable attorneys to properly apply the law as it relates to your specific case.
Whether you are considering filing for divorce, or have already been served with divorce papers, it is important to contact a divorce lawyer who can help you understand your rights, and explain the divorce process to you.
Not every divorce is adversarial. In some situations, a couple is able to come to an agreement on the division of marital property and debt, the restoration of nonmarital and premarital property, and issues relating to their children.
Custody is a legal term that refers to the ability of a parent or parents to make decisions regarding their child's upbringing, including medical, educational, and religious decisions.
When the parents of a child do not reside together, the parties need to set a parenting time schedule to ensure that both parents will be able to spend time with the child. In many cases, one parent may be obligated to pay child support to the other parent.
When a person has been the victim of, or is accused of, domestic violence an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) is often issued by the Court. An Emergency Protective Order (EPO) is a temporary order of protection, put into place until a Court can hear both sides of the case. A Domestic Violence Order (DVO) is a long-term Order of Protection, which can be in place up to three years following a hearing.
Fathers have the same legal right to have parenting time with their child and to participate in their upbringing.
There are a wide variety of circumstances that can occur that may result in a non-parent stepping into a parental role. The attorneys in our office are experienced in handling cases involving de facto custodianship, grandparents' rights, termination of parental rights, step-parent adoption, and Child Protective Services cases.
Despite the Supreme Court decision requiring recognition of same-sex marriages across the country, same-sex families can still face unique challenges and circumstances within the Family Court process. Our attorneys have years of experience helping same-sex couples protect their rights and their families.
Prior to marriage, couples can enter into contractual agreements to control legal rights and responsibilities acquired upon marrying, including protection of their income and assets in the event of divorce or death.
At Durrett & Kersting, PLLC, Attorneys at Law, we help Kentucky and Indiana families and individuals make wise legal decisions in all aspects of their lives.
Our attorneys and staff have more than 35 years of combined legal experience which allows us to confidently explain all aspects of your case to you, including the pros and cons and potential outcomes. We show you genuine compassion while we rigorously work to resolve your issues and concerns.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Divorce, Custody, CPS Cases, Spousal Support, Personal Injury Law, Criminal Law, Gay & Lesbian Family Law, same-sex family law, Truck Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, and Legal Separation Law
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