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Sharing Custody During the Holidays

November 30, 2016/by John H. Ruby & Associates

After a divorce or separation, the holiday season can be difficult. If you share custody of children with your former spouse, they can be even harder. Rather than dwelling on the ways your family has changed for the worse, focus on how you can make the holidays fun for your children despite the split. Read […]

Contempt Sanctions for Violations of Family Court Orders

October 31, 2016/by John H. Ruby & Associates

Once the judge makes a decision in a divorce or child custody proceeding in Kentucky, that decision gets entered as an order and becomes binding on all parties before the court. Court orders can be enforced in a number of ways, ranging from the imposition of fines and attorneys’ fees to possible jail time, should […]

Unique Considerations when Parents of Special Needs Children Divorce

September 27, 2016/by John H. Ruby & Associates

Children can be one of life’s greatest blessings, but they can also be a source of great challenge. Often, the stress of having children can exert pressure on a marriage, even threatening its success. This is especially true of children who have developmental or physical special needs: an incredible source of love and joy to […]

Majority of Americans’ Wills Aren’t Up to Date

August 29, 2016/by John H. Ruby & Associates

Perhaps you pride yourself on having taken the time to create a will. However, a will that is critically out of date may not end up carrying out your wishes after your death. If you’re like the majority of Americans, life events or changes in the law may have rendered your will out-of-date. While studies […]

How Can I Enforce a Child Support Order in Kentucky?

July 21, 2016/by John H. Ruby & Associates

Raising a child after you split up from your co-parent is always a challenge. If you’re the primary custodian, this task can become even more challenging when your child’s other parent stops paying child support, leaving you scrambling to make ends meet. If your polite requests for your ex’s compliance with existing child support orders […]

Do You Need a Premarital Agreement Before your Kentucky Marriage?

June 20, 2016/by John H. Ruby & Associates

For many years, premarital agreements were held to be invalid in the state of Kentucky. However, the Supreme Court of Kentucky began officially recognizing prenuptial agreements in 1990. The phrase “premarital agreement” may cause a lot of couples to bristle, but these agreements, also known as “prenuptial agreements” or “prenups,” can actually offer peace of […]

Will a Divorce Destroy My Credit?

May 27, 2016/by John H. Ruby & Associates

You may have heard horror stories from those who have gone through a divorce on the destruction that was wrought on their creditworthiness by the split. While some financial strain associated with a divorce may be inevitable, there are steps you can take to protect your credit from taking a serious hit in the Kentucky […]

Making a Custody-Sharing Schedule You and Your Kids Will Be Happy to Follow

April 28, 2016/by John H. Ruby & Associates

It can be challenging to find a custody-sharing schedule that everyone in your family can tolerate, but finding a balance that allows everyone involved to feel heard and respected will make the schedule much more likely to stick. Read on for some suggestions on how to design a visitation schedule, and consult with an experienced […]