Alimony (known as “spousal maintenance” in Kentucky) continues to be largely considered something that men pay to women after separation and divorce. Even though it’s more likely than ever that when a couple divorces that the wife outearns her husband or that the...
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Does remarriage after a divorce terminate spousal maintenance?
On Behalf of Burbank & Collins, P.S.C. | Jul 25, 2025 | High Asset Divorce
Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, can help to make the financial outcome of divorce as fair as possible. Spouses with limited earning potential who may have made sacrifices for the family can rely on alimony or maintenance payments as they rebuild their...
How does a court determine child custody arrangements?
On Behalf of Burbank & Collins, P.S.C. | Jul 9, 2025 | Child Custody
In some cases, parents who get divorced are able to come up with their own child custody arrangement. Maybe you and your spouse want to keep things simple, so you just agree to alternate weeks. The court still has to approve your decision, but you are the ones making...
Is your ex badmouthing you in front of your kids?
On Behalf of Burbank & Collins, P.S.C. | Jul 6, 2025 | Child Custody
When one co-parent "badmouths" the other in front of their kids, it can be profoundly stressful for everyone. This behavior, which can potentially rise to the level of parental alienation or negative co-parenting, can deeply affect children’s emotional health and...
3 considerations for artwork during divorce
On Behalf of Burbank & Collins, P.S.C. | Jun 25, 2025 | High Asset Divorce
Artwork can add a particular layer of complexity to the property division process for divorcing couples. Firstly, there is often an emotional connection to particular pieces that makes one or both parties reluctant to let them go. Secondly, there are practical matters...
What to do if you suspect your child is in danger with your ex
On Behalf of Burbank & Collins, P.S.C. | Jun 13, 2025 | Child Custody
Co-parenting can be challenging, but nothing is more distressing than suspecting your child is unsafe while with their other parent. In these situations, you want to protect your child without harming your legal standing in child custody matters. Taking the right...
Can you use your own paternity test?
On Behalf of Burbank & Collins, P.S.C. | May 29, 2025 | Child Custody
You have questions about a child’s paternity. Perhaps you’re a mother and you need to prove the father’s paternity so that he will pay child support. Or perhaps you suspect you are the child’s father, and you want to have custody rights, so you have to show that you...
3 benefits of establishing paternity
On Behalf of Burbank & Collins, P.S.C. | May 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Men who are not married to the mothers of their children may find themselves in a legally precarious position. They want to maintain their relationships with their children, but they may feel uncertain of their legal rights. Frequently, unmarried fathers hoping to...
Can criminal records affect custody litigation?
On Behalf of Burbank & Collins, P.S.C. | May 3, 2025 | Child Custody
People preparing for divorce or a contested custody case are often very anxious. They may reach out to people they know who have shared custody and may look up stories from other people on the internet. What they find may leave them feeling particularly anxious. It is...
Time apart can lead to divorce
On Behalf of Burbank & Collins, P.S.C. | May 3, 2025 | Divorce Financial Planning
When many people think of reasons for divorce, they imagine extreme events that derail the marriage. An example could be discovering that your partner was having an affair or experiencing domestic violence. While these types of events certainly can end a marriage, it...
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