How do I get a divorce in Kentucky?
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How do I get a divorce in Kentucky?
In order to file for divorce in Kentucky, the person filing (the petitioner) must be a resident of Kentucky for at least 180 days. You may file in Circuit Court in the county where either you or your spouse resides. The most simple procedure is an uncontested divorce.
What is the average child support payment in Kentucky?
The percentages are as follows: 1 child is 20% 2 children are 25% 3 children are 30%
Is Kentucky a spousal state?
Kentucky is in the majority as an equitable distribution or common law state. This means marital property isn’t automatically assumed to be owned by both spouses and therefore should be divided equally in a divorce. The court can also divide the property if the spouses can’t agree on a property division.
What is not considered marital property?
Though the term non-marital property often refers to any personal or real property owned prior to, and brought into the marriage, it can also refer to things such as inheritances and gifts made to only one spouse.
