Custody and support of the children are elements of a divorce that can be painful and cause fights as each parent generally feels they are most qualified to raise the child(ren). No matter what happens, life will change for both parents and children.

Plans for the children, visitation rights, child custody, and child support will need to be established. Paternity may even be an issue.  A lawyer on your side in a divorce court during these disputes helps ensure that all parental rights to the children are granted and no rights are unknowingly given up.

The laws governing military divorces are different although military and civilian couples may have common goals in a divorce. For example, the Service Members Civil Relief Act allows a service member to delay the divorce while s/he is on active duty and for 60 days after the completion of active duty. Civilians do not have that option. Military divorce benefits are significantly different than civilian divorce benefits and a military divorce attorney can help you protect your rights during, and after, your divorce.

Under KRS 403.140, Court may enter decree of dissolution or separation if the court finds that one (1) of the parties, at the time the action commenced, resided in this state, or was stationed in this state while ember of the armed services, and that the residence or military presence has been maintained for 180 days next preceding the filing of the petition.