File for Divorce in Kentucky

Condition for Residency

It is necessary for the filer spouse to be either the resident or the member of armed services of this state for six months prior to filing. Further, papers can be submitted into county of either of two spouses.

Reasons for the Divorces

It is required by the both spouses to agree with whatever the reason has been mentioned in the case. They are supposed to validate the reason later on until the dissolution of the marriage. The only reason that Kentucky approves in divorce cases is the separation between the two members which is irrecoverable in nature. Moreover, time period for this separation should be two months.

Principle of Child Custody

For the best nurture of the child, courts in Kentucky have the rights for giving child custody to either both or sole parent. Decision is made after analyzing following factors.

However, in this regard, no reason for the dissolution of marriage is considered to be important unless it is domestic violence.

Rules for Property Distribution

Being an equitable distribution state, Kentucky divides all the marital property of the spouses in equal proportion irrespective of the reason of the dissolution. All the separate property and, gifts, and inheritances of the spouses are kept out of this case. State focuses on following factors before taking an action for the property distribution.

Rules for Spousal Support

Court may award either of the spouses, with reasonable maintenance if he or she:

Decision for the spousal support is taken after analyzing following determinants:

Child Support Guidelines

State of Kentucky has set official Child Support Guidelines according to which either one or both the spouses have to pay for the child support. The amount determined by these guidelines can be adjusted according to the capability of the parents. Following matters are considered in this regard.

Mediation In Case Of Divorce

Either the court or the any of the two spouses may seek for the reconciliation. For this, court provides the facility for the mediation in divorce case and the case can be prolonged for 60 days for marriage counseling of the two spouses.

Filing Pro Se Divorce

There is no need of a lawyer when applying for divorce in the state of Kentucky. A divorce case which is filed without any help of an attorney in any of the states is known as Pro Se Divorce.

Literally, Pro Se is a Latin phrase and it means "on her or his own". Process of getting the divorce without the help of lawyer may vary from one State to another. These types of divorces are perfectly legal and enforceable in Kentucky, and are actually very convenient. Usually, once settlements have been made regarding property distribution and custody matters among the spouses in case of a mutual divorce, Pro Se Divorces are filed.

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