Family Law

Divorce

In the no–fault divorce environment, dissolutions of marriages are now treated like dissolutions of businesses. What property was acquired prior to the marriage partnership? What property was acquired during the marriage partnership? What property was inherited? What are the tax consequences involved in the dissolution? Will there be capital gains liabilities if the marital residence is sold?

These are issues which must be addressed in the division of property and the allocation of non–marital property in a divorce. Fauver Law Office has experience in handling complex divorce litigation.

Child Custody

This field is changing rapidly in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Previously in divorces, sole custody for the mother was the norm, with the father having visitation every other weekend. The practice now leans towards joint custody with the child having shared time with both parents. However, there are situations where joint custody is not in the best interest of the child.

Fauver Law Office is available to assist you in demonstrating to the court your children’s needs and how these needs will best be met.

The law in this area will continue to change, depending upon the various sociological theories presented by experts in the field. Our attorneys stay abreast of the various theories and can assist you in understanding the current state of the law and determining what options are best for your children and for you.

Post–Dissolution Matters

Even after the Decree has been signed, there can be on–going matters involving your ex–spouse until the children are grown. There may be modifications in child support, collection of child support arrearages, modification of visitation, and, possibly, the modification of custody. We stand ready to assist you as these issues arise long after the divorce Decree has been signed.