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The settlement reached in a divorce is typically adopted as an Order of the Court, whether it is incorporated in to the divorce decree or the Judge signs the settlement itself. Court Orders are enforceable through the Contempt power of the Court. If your spouse is not complying with a Court Order Contact our office today to discuss the best course of action.

For couples who do not have children, an uncontested divorce can be completed as quickly as the parties can reach their agreement and get the papers signed. For couples that have children, 60 days must pass after the filing of the case before a divorce decree can be signed. The parties must also attend Families In Transition classes if they have children.

It is best if a holiday visitation schedule is included in a visitation agreement. If you do not currently have a written holiday schedule, you will need to motion the Court to address specific holidays, or establish an overall schedule. Contact our office today for additional information.

A Domestic Violence Order (DVO) or Emergency Protective Order (EPO) prohibits the Respondent in the case from contacting or coming in to contact with the Petitioner. It does not technically restrict the Petitioner from contacting the Respondent. If you have questions regarding your Domestic Violence Order (DVO) contact our office to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.

Because Kentucky still does not recognize same-sex marriages the question of whether or not to travel out of state to get married is a complex issue that must be assessed on a couple by couple basis. The decision will result on the potential federal benefits available to the couple, as well as the potential risks of being married in a state where your union is not recognized. Contact an attorney in our office today to discuss your specific case.