How much do divorces cost in Kentucky?
How much do divorces cost in Kentucky?
Packets are available for marriages with or without children. The filing fee for divorce actions is $148 for parties who are not represented by attorneys and $153 for divorces filed by attorneys on behalf of the parties.
How long does a divorce financial settlement take?
around five to six months
Can I get a financial settlement without a divorce?
Divorce and property settlement are not one and the same. Separated parties can have a property settlement without getting divorced and parties seeking to divorce do not necessarily have to have a property settlement. De facto couples have 24 months from the time of separation to institute Court proceedings.
Can you have a financial settlement before divorce?
Divorce and Property Settlement are two separate legal processes. Getting divorced and formalising a property agreement are two separate legal processes within the Family Court. There is no such waiting period to commence property negotiations, reach a settlement agreement and apply for Consent Orders.
