Are you searching for an experienced family law and divorce attorney? The Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates have been providing family law services to Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Spencer, Shelby, and Oldham counties in Kentucky for over 25 years, including:
· Uncontested divorce
· Child custody & visitation (sometimes referred to as parenting time)
· Child support
· Division of marital property
· Retirement and pension division
· Prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements
· Post-divorce or family law decree modifications
· Legal separation
· Annulment
There are two primary ways to manage a divorce in Kentucky. If you and your spouse are in complete agreement on every issue regarding the end of your marriage in Kentucky, you may elect to file an uncontested divorce. This is usually the fastest and most affordable option for many couples. Our lawyers are experienced in drafting and reviewing agreements that accurately capture the intentions of the couple involved without incurring unnecessary legal expenses.
In many cases, it isn’t possible to reach an agreement on every issue associated with your divorce. A contested divorce provides the framework to protect your interests and resolve issues between you and your spouse while also addressing the division of assets and debts, as well as crucial matters related to the children and support. My name is John Schmidt, and after 25 years of experience as a family law and divorce attorney, I work with clients to help them protect what is important while accomplishing their goals.
This often requires us to help the parties look for common ground and work with our clients and their (former) spouses to develop effective solutions. There are times when others are being unreasonable, when a matter of principle requires us to stand up for your interests and protect those issues that are most important to you. We will aggressively pursue your interests when necessary while working to minimize your financial, emotional, and timing concerns.
Here in Kentucky, our family law establishes a “rebuttable presumption” that time with the children will be split equally between the parents. There are reasons to deviate from this schedule, especially when those issues involve the health or safety of the kids. We will work with you to determine the best possible outcome for you and your family, and ensure that all issues involving visitation, support, medical and educational decisions, and the children’s best interests are protected.
Once your divorce is finalized, life has a way of changing. This can involve the relocation of one of the parents, changes in income and support arrangements, and even issues relating to fraud and improper legal procedures from the initial divorce proceeding. Post-decree changes, modifications, and appeals can require specialized knowledge and experience. You should contact an experienced, proven family law and divorce attorney at the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates to discuss your specific circumstances and the outcome you are seeking.
We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get answers to your questions and to learn more about your unique circumstances and how to protect what is most important to you in your family law case.
