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A divorce is considered contested if some issues are in dispute, such as child custody, child support, equitable property division or spousal support. Couples often find it difficult to talk to each other, much less agree on anything. Many couples without children still end up in a contested divorce because they are unable to reach an agreement regarding the division of marital and non-marital assets and debts.
Contested divorces move through Kentucky’s divorce process in an adversarial manner. The party who files a divorce petition first is known as petitioner. He or she must allege in the petition that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that the other spouse is mentally incapacitated.
Often, courts order parties to mediate their cases before the final hearing. Successful mediations can save both parties significant time and money. Let our expertise guide you to get you the best outcome.
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An uncontested divorce is one in which both spouses agree on every material issue. Uncontested divorces are generally easier, faster and less expensive than contested divorces. Despite the advantages, a divorce agreement should not be taken lightly. These decisions can have a lasting effect on you and your children. In particular, if minor children are involved, the parents must agree to the terms of a parenting plan and child support.
After the parties sign a settlement agreement addressing all material issues, there still must be a final hearing before the judge. Unlike a contested divorce, this final hearing is usually very brief, and only the petitioner must attend unless the respondent is seeking a name change.
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Fathers can be denied rights to their children because they are not legally recognized. For children born outside of marriage, paternity must be established in one of several ways before an individual can be considered the father of a child and have parental rights. An adjudication of paternity along with support and parenting orders is important for fathers to gain rights to their child. Otherwise the mother, under the Kentucky law of guardianship, is the natural guardian of the child and is entitled to primary residential care and custody of the child unless the court enters required orders. The Attum Law Office has the experience to guide you through the process of establishing or challenging paternity.
Legal paternity has to be established for a child born to an unwed mother. The father can sign a legal document acknowledging paternity either in the hospital when the child is born or at a later date. If the mother is married when the child is born, then her husband is presumed to be the legal father of the child. Mothers and fathers can file actions in Kentucky to establish legal paternity, child support, and a parenting plan.
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Child custody is often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce or paternity case. At The Attum Law Office, we understand that child custody battles can be emotionally and mentally draining. You may be anxious about your children being away from you for extended periods and wonder about their well-being. When your children’s welfare is at stake, select a law firm with the experience to face any challenge. For many years, we have represented parties in intricate family law disputes in Louisville, throughout the United States and abroad. We can help you, too.
Absent a history of abuse or neglect, children should have frequent and continuing contact with both parents. Both parents should participate in and bear the responsibilities of child rearing following a Kentucky divorce or dissolution of marriage.
Parenting plans may be established by agreement of the parents or by a judge. Plans established by the parents are subject to court approval to ensure that the plan is in the best interests of the children. Once a plan is approved by the court and incorporated in the final divorce judgment or paternity judgment, both parties must comply with the plan.
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At The Attum Law Office, our international family law attorney is recognized as a leader in the field and has a reputation for high-quality representation. International family law is multifaceted, and many laws overlap between various jurisdictions. Meryem Kahloon has many years of experience in complex family law cases. We handle international divorces, custody, paternity, assets, support, relocation and abduction cases.
There are many laws governing international family law issues, and cases typically touch various cultures and different courts from around the world.
The Attum Law Office has extensive experience in international child custody litigation and the accompanying jurisdictional issues in these cases. We are committed to protecting your rights and serving the best interests of your children.
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Louisville is home to many affluent business people. When divorce hits them, the financial aspects are exponentially more complex. Even when the split isn’t contentious, simply analyzing the assets and debts to arrive at an equitable distribution takes time and specialized resources. When the spouses are at odds — and especially when they are not fully honest — the challenge of achieving a fair settlement is even greater. When you retain Louisville divorce attorney, The Attum Law Office, you get many years of experience and a long track record of success in dealing with high-value divorces.
As part of a Kentucky divorce proceeding, each spouse must fully disclose all assets and debts on a statement of net worth. But what happens when a spouse is dishonest and does not disclose assets? Your spouse’s failure to fully disclose assets can put you at a considerable disadvantage in property settlement talks. But if you have an experienced attorney on your side, who knows how to spot the telltale signs, you have a better chance of obtaining your fair share of the hidden property.
At The Attum Law Office, we provide comprehensive representation in contested divorces between high-net-worth couples.
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A family law lawyer should be honest with you about the strengths and weaknesses of your divorce case. All some family lawyers do is cheer-lead, just to get you to retain them. That is foolish on their part and dangerous on yours.
How are you going to know what the right direction and strategy is on your family law case if your lawyer only gives you part of the information you need? How are you going to set reasonable expectations? How are you going to avoid being surprised in court when results occur that you never saw coming?
At the Attum Law Office, we are forward with you about the strengths and weaknesses of your case so we can best strategize the most favorable outcome for you.
Learn MoreClear and easy communication with your divorce lawyer is critical. During your case, you will need to be able to effectively communicate your concerns and expectations to your lawyer, and your attorney will need to be able to clearly explain things to you regarding your case and provide you with realistic expectations. The attorney must be able to listen to you well and explain things in a way that you can understand.
While it may seem counter-intuitive, your attorney’s ability to communicate with your spouse and your spouse’s attorney is also essential, because good communication between the attorneys can facilitate fruitful negotiation and keep costs down. A good divorce lawyer will try to negotiate resolution of some of the issues that are important to you before heading straight to court. (Of course, the ability to communicate well with your spouse and his/her attorney does require some cooperation on their part as well.)
If you end up in court, your attorney also needs to be able to effectively communicate with the court and litigate passionately. This is important because you will need your attorney to represent your interests clearly and to be trusted by the court.
Learn MoreYou should retain an attorney who not only can represent you, but can represent you well. And in order to represent you well, the attorney must be skilled. Your divorce case is likely to touch all aspects of your life-family, finances, retirement, career, etc. To protect your interests, your attorney should be knowledgeable and experienced enough in his or her practice to deal with the complexities of your case, while allowing you to continue your daily life as much as possible.
You should look for a divorce attorney who has experience in divorce and family law with cases similar to yours. For example, if you are dealing with high-conflict custody, or perhaps a substantial net worth, find out if a divorce lawyer is knowledgeable in those specific areas. Our Family Law Attorneys have extensive divorce and family law experience and excels in all areas of family law, with a proven track record of success for our clients.
Learn MoreWhen considering hiring an attorney to represent you in your divorce, look for someone who is available at the key points in your case (or who has the support available if an issue comes up while your attorney is in court on another matter or out of the office).
A good divorce attorney should be available to respond to your questions in a timely manner or, if not available right away, give you a time frame within which to expect an answer.
You should also look for an attorney who is not so busy with other cases that he/she does not have time to devote himself or herself fully to your case. Don’t expect to be your attorney’s only client, but you should not be lost in a sea of clients, either.
Learn MoreYour attorney’s ability to maintain composure is not just about staying calm and focused with you, but also about exhibiting self-control before the court or with your spouse’s attorney, even if frustrated. You should look for a divorce lawyer who will represent your interests strongly, but who will not take it personally when things do not turn out exactly as your attorney intended.
Surprises happen in divorce, because you cannot fully anticipate what the other side or the court will do. Your attorney should maintain composure so that he or she is always representing your interests and is willing and able to adjust their strategy when needed. Your attorney should be focused, composed, and professional, especially when representing you to the court. Our attorneys have extensive court room experience, the composure and relationship skills to produce the most successful outcomes for our clients.
Learn MoreBecause of our reputation for success, you will not be your attorney’s only client, and because your attorney is human, your attorney will not always be immediately available to you when you have a question. The Attum Law Office has support staff and other attorneys available to assist in the event of an emergency. It is also important that your attorney have support and resources available to prepare your case in a timely manner, such as experienced paralegals, support attorneys, and/or legal assistants.
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