Navigate Your Separation With A Kentucky Divorce Lawyer

For many people, divorce feels like a failure from the start. As you pursue a new family structure that you can live with, you must work with a family law attorney who can help you overcome your worries and make decisions in favor of your and your children’s best interests.

At McGee Law Office, you can work with an established, respected divorce lawyer practicing in Livingston County and surrounding counties who will guide you confidently through all legal processes leading up to your marital dissolution. Attorney McGee has extensive experience dealing with custodial evaluators, social workers, child psychiatrists, child psychologists, accountants, real estate appraisers, private investigators and business valuations.

What You Can Do and What The Court Will Do

If you and your spouse agree on all terms of your divorce or legal separation, the court’s role may be kept to the record keeper. However, suppose you disagree on property division, spousal support or child custody and support, in that case. In that case, legal processes will significantly affect your family’s transition. Through negotiations, mediation or a trial, you will arrive at a divorce decree that will substantially impact the rest of your life.

Your divorce decree will cover issues including:

• How your marital home, bank accounts, debts and personal property will be divided between you and your soon-to-be former spouse
• How to divide any complex assets such as businesses, investment properties, stocks, bonds and retirement accounts
• Whether one of you will pay alimony to the other, and if so, how much and for how long
• Where your children will live, and which of you will pay child support to the other

In Kentucky, once your divorce is underway, you will go through a waiting period known as a “cooling off,” you must live separately for 60 days before your divorce can be finalized. Attorney William F. McGee Jr. can help you comply with all legal requirements and get your new way of life off to a confident start.

Divorce And Social Media

Given the prevalence of social media, it may be tempting to talk about your feelings and experiences about your impending divorce online through your platforms, whether that’s Facebook, Discord, TikTok or something else – but it is time to put the brakes on your posts for a while.

By posting about your divorce, you risk creating severe issues during the proceedings and complicating your divorce. The following are a few potential dangers of posting about your divorce online:

• Legal implications: What you say and do on social media could be held against you during your divorce. Even seemingly harmless comments or photos could be misinterpreted in court, affecting child custody and support, alimony, and asset division.
• Privacy concerns: Sharing private details or divorce paperwork on public social media could expose your family to unwanted scrutiny and cause the court to question your parenting abilities.
• Additional costs: One misguided post disparaging your spouse can turn an uncontested divorce into a nightmarish legal battle. That is a costly mistake you want to avoid.

A divorce lawyer at McGee Law Office can provide legal advice to manage your online presence. If something you said online leads to conflict, one of our attorneys can help de-escalate the situation. Our lawyers can also help strategize a plan to protect your interests in a divorce if a social media post you have already made may prove problematic.

Some of the social media mistakes we see couples commit include:

• Making negative statements: Criticism about the divorce or a spouse publicly can lead to resentment, animosity and unwanted hostility, which could lead to a complicated divorce.
• Oversharing financial history: Discussing certain investments, expenses, or purchases may lead to misinterpretations about asset uses or the ability to pay support.
• Talking about a new relationship: Any documentation of a new romantic relationship could lead to custody battles and disrupt divorce negotiations.

It is wisest to step away from your social media and phone during a divorce – but if that proves too difficult, get guidance from an experienced lawyer before you post.

Why Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer?

Divorce can be emotionally and legally challenging. In such times, having the support and guidance of a divorce attorney is invaluable. The expertise of a divorce lawyer can make all the difference in your case’s outcome and overall experience.

Here is why a divorce lawyer is essential during this challenging time:

• Streamlined process: Divorce lawyers deeply understand family law and the legal procedures involved in divorce. Their expertise helps handle everything, minimizing delays and complications.
• Less chance of surprises: Divorce lawyers can help reduce surprises during the divorce proceedings by foreseeing potential obstacles and negotiating on your behalf. Their proactive approach creates a sense of security, allowing you to focus on rebuilding your life.
• You receive strategic asset protection: Divorce often includes asset division, which can be complex and contentious. A divorce attorney can assess your financial situation, develop strategies to safeguard your assets and ensure equitable distribution, protecting your financial interests.
• You have specialized support for child custody issues: Child custody arrangements can be emotionally charged and challenging to navigate for divorcing couples with children. An experienced divorce and child custody can advocate for your parental rights, facilitate favorable agreements and ensure your children’s well-being remains a priority.
• You have experienced court representation: In cases where litigation is necessary, divorce lawyers can represent you. They present arguments, evidence and legal precedents on your behalf, advocating for your interests before the judge or magistrate.
• You always support post-divorce modifications and enforcement: Even after finalizing the divorce, circumstances may change, requiring modifications to custody arrangements, support agreements or other court orders. An attorney can help you seek modifications or enforce existing court orders when necessary.

With a divorce lawyer’s expertise, you can confidently navigate the divorce process, knowing your rights and interests are protected.

Get Information And Guidance To Help You Through The Legal Aspects Of Divorce

Virtually everyone understands that personal and social aspects of divorce are one side of the coin and legal aspects are another. Stay informed and involved in the decisions and legal processes determining your financial and family security long after the court order’s ink has dried.

Call 270-854-1885 or send an email message to schedule a consultation about your Kentucky divorce with an experienced divorce lawyer. Attorney McGee is eager to help you start your new life on the right foot.