We often see problems and child custody and visitation issues when a new partner enters into an existing child custody situation. It is natural for those who have gone through a divorce to develop new relationships down the road when they are ready. In most cases, it’s not a question...
A Closely Held or Family Business in a Shepherdsville Divorce
What happens to a closely held or family business in a Shepherdsville divorce? What happens when one of the spouses is a member of an LLC, holds shares in a corporation, or owns and runs their own small business? The central questions in these cases are the nature of the...
Temporary and Permanent Maintenance or Spousal Support Orders
How does maintenance or spousal support work in Kentucky, and how will I know if temporary or permanent maintenance or spousal support orders are likely in our divorce case? In many cases, spousal support is established as "temporary" at the outset of the divorce process. Ultimately, the question of whether or...
Modifications to a Divorce, Child Custody and Parenting Time, or Support Order
Are you searching for an attorney to help with modifications to a divorce, child custody and parenting time, or support order in Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown or Louisville, Kentucky? They say the only constant in life is change, and changes in your own life’s circumstances and...
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Shepherdsville or Bullitt County?
How long does a divorce take here in Shepherdsville or Bullitt County? While each Court has its own “local” rules on some issues associated with a divorce, the process remains similar throughout the Commonwealth. There are too many factors that can affect how long a divorce takes to complete to...
Family Law Attorney Serving Shepherdsville and Bullitt County for More Than 25 Years
John Schmidt is a family law attorney serving Shepherdsville and Bullitt County for more than 25 years. A family law lawyer can help with many family-related legal issues, such as: · Legal separation · Divorce · Child custody & parenting time (visitation) · Division of marital property · Division of...
Manage a Divorce in Shepherdsville or Bullitt County
Is it possible to manage a divorce in Shepherdsville or Bullitt County, Kentucky? Why is it important to understand each step required to complete the process of your divorce? In order for any divorce in Kentucky to be completed, every aspect of the divorce decree must be entirely resolved. This...
Is Child Support Affected by Parenting Time?
Is child support affected by parenting time during or after a Shepherdsville or Bullitt County divorce? Is there a relationship between the amount of time each child spends with each parent and the amount of child support to be paid or received? We are often asked this question, and to...
Child Custody and Parenting Plans should be Based On the Best Interests of the Child
Here in Kentucky, child custody and parenting plans should be based on the best interests of the child. Our family law also establishes a “rebuttable presumption” that it is in the best interest of the child(ren) for custody and parenting time to be shared jointly and equally between the child's...
What Does it Take to Finish a Divorce?
25+ Years Family Law Attorney Serving Shepherdsville, Jeffersontown, Elizabethtown What does it take to finish a divorce on your own, without an experienced family law attorney to represent and protect your interests? It is interesting that more than 50% of those in Kentucky attempt to file divorce themselves. Did you...