After you have been served with divorce papers, you have limited time to file a response. Failing to file a timely response may result in the loss of rights and protections. You should contact an experienced family law attorney for assistance in filing your response.

Before you can file for divorce in Kentucky you must live in the state for at least 180 days.

When couples in Kentucky are going through a divorce the parties typically have to pay their own attorney's fees. However, if there is a large disparity in income, one of the parties may be responsible for the other party's fees. You should contact a family law lawyer to discuss whether your situation would justify an award of attorney's fees.

In Kentucky, spousal support, also known is alimony, is called maintenance. Whether or not your situation will result in an award of maintenance depends on a variety of factors, some of which include the length of the marriage and the earning capacity of both parties. You should contact a lawyer to discuss whether maintenance may be awarded in your case.

Parties filing divorce in Kentucky must be separated at least 60 days before the divorce can be granted. "Separated" in this sense does not mean "living apart," but rather the "date of last intimate contact." As long as the parties have been separated for 60 days, and do not have children, the length of the divorce depends on how quickly the parties can come to a settlement, or have their case heard before a Judge.

For couples who have children and have filed for divorce, a waiting period of 60 days must elapse from the time the divorce is filed until it can be granted. The parties must also have their Families in Transition classes completed before the divorce can be granted.

Yes. Both parents have a right to see their children during and after a divorce. It is important to get a vitiation schedule set so that you can be certain of the days and times you will be able to see your children. Contact a family law attorney to discuss your children and the divorce to ensure your rights are protected.

Child support is set based on the income of both parties, the number of children, the cost of health insurance and child care. Contact us today to discuss what your child support obligation may be.

In a legal separation, the parties still address all issues of property and debt like they would in divorce. However, in a legal separation you can still continue to cover your spouse on insurance, and the parties are prohibited from getting remarried. Contact your Louisville family lawyer today to discuss which option is best for you.

No. In Kentucky marital property and marital debts are equitably divided. Both spouses are entitled to a division of the marital property, and both spouses will be responsible for a portion of the marital debt.Contact Durrett & Kersting today to discuss the division of your property and assets.

In Kentucky, marital property is considered to be any property acquired during the marriage that was not a gift or inheritance. In order to ensure you receive all of the property you are entitled to in your divorce, Contact Durrett & Kersting today.

In Kentucky non-marital property is anything that was acquired before the marriage, given by gift or inheritance, or can be traced from other pre-marital assets. To ensure that you receive all of your non-marital property, contact an experienced divorce lawyer today.

In Kentucky martial debt consists of any debt taken out during the marriage. Each spouse is responsible for a portion of the marital debt, no matter whose name the debt is taken out under. To ensure that your marital debt is fairly divided, contact us today.

While going through a divorce, not all cases require that the parties go before a Judge. The cases can often be settled outside of Court in settlement negotiations or in mediation. If settlement negotiations and/or mediation do not resolve your case, you will likely need to appear at a hearing or a trial. contact us Durrett & Kersting today to discuss your case.

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties to a divorce or other proceeding meet with a mediator (a neutral third party) and attempt to resolve the issues of their case. Mediation can be a great tool for the settlement. If you would like more information regarding mediation, or need representation at mediation, contact Durrett & Kersting.

When a couple going through divorce owns their home, they have a few options regarding the property. One of the spouses can retain the home for their sole use, but will likely have to refinance any mortgages on the property. The other option is to place the home up for sale. In the event that there is equity in the home, each party will be entitled to a share of the equity in the home. Contact your Louisville Family Lawyer to discuss your divorce today.

Often one or both spouses contribute to a 401K or IRA, or participate in a work related pension program throughout the marriage. The marital portion of most 401K, IRA, pension, and other retirement accounts are subject to division. Typically a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) will need to be prepared to effectuate the division of the account(s). Contact Durrett & Kersting for additional information.

Barring unusual circumstances, the Court will not grant a divorce while the wife is pregnant. While the Court will not grant the divorce, the parties may still come to a settlement agreement, and wait until the child is born to file a divorce decree. Contact your Louisville Family Lawyer today to discuss your options.

The settlement reached in a divorce is typically adopted as an Order of the Court, whether it is incorporated in to the divorce decree or the Judge signs the settlement itself. Court Orders are enforceable through the Contempt power of the Court. If your spouse is not complying with a Court Order Contact our office today to discuss the best course of action.

To discuss the specifics of your case and determine if uncontested divorce is right for you, contact Durrett & Kersting today. It is possible for any couple to do an uncontested divorce, however couples who do not have children, couples who have only been married a short period of time, or couples who do not have many assets or debt are more likely to be able to do an uncontested divorce. Contact the attorneys at Durrett & Kersting to discuss the specifics of your case. 

For couples who do not have children, an uncontested divorce can be completed as quickly as the parties can reach their agreement and get the papers signed. For couples that have children, 60 days must pass after the filing of the case before a divorce decree can be signed. The parties must also attend Families In Transition classes if they have children.