Parenting & Family

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What If We Aren’t Married: Parenthood and Legal Rights

In a world where traditional norms are constantly evolving, more and more couples are choosing to forgo the formal institution of marriage. The reasons behind this decision can be manifold, ranging from personal beliefs and financial considerations to the desire for greater independence. However, the choice not to marry can raise questions and concerns, especially […]

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How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce

Unfortunately, domestic violence is still a significant issue in our area. State and local law enforcement officials in Kentucky respond to more than 400,000 incidents of domestic abuse each year, according to data gathered and released by the National Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (NCADV). Of course, not every one of these calls is genuine. False

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How Much Control Do I Have in Family Law Mediation?

Legal separations and divorces are intricate procedures. Family law conflicts, such as physical separation and child custody agreements, can be resolved more effectively and economically through mediation. How much power you will have over the mediation process may be on your mind. The nature of the disagreement itself is just one of many variables that

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Your Options When Dealing With A Harassing Spouse or Ex-Spouse

It is not uncommon for one parent to begin pestering the other (or even the children) on parenting choices, child custody, child support, or visitation due to the emotional and physical toll of divorce. The non-harassing parent may determine that the divorce settlement has to be modified in these circumstances. While the legal procedure is

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Child Visitation Overview & Tips For Success

The “best interests of the child” criteria are applied by Paducah courts when deciding on child custody and visitation arrangements.  According to this norm, the needs of the kids come before the parents’ preferences or any other factors. Judges consider the following elements while adopting this standard: 1. The capacity to provide care and necessities.

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Tips for Co-Parenting during COVID-19

Our lawyers at Paducah Divorce Lawyers are aware that the COVID-19 epidemic has put all families through a trying time. This Coronavirus pandemic causes several daily interruptions, both significant and little.  These unexpected hiccups can be detrimental to your family, particularly your kids and your custody arrangement. Your family can be dealing with new difficulties

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Custody: Divorced Parents Need A Holiday Schedule

Custody: Divorced Parents Need A Holiday Schedule

Divorce can be especially difficult around the holidays.   Friends begin sharing holiday “highlight reels” on social media, sentimental advertisements begin to air on television, and everyone else appears to be living within a Norman Rockwell painting.   The key to a happy holiday season, like many other elements of divorce, is a willingness to

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