Divorce, Custody, And Family Law Services

Powerful Legal Counsel Throughout Your Divorce

In order to get through a divorce with results that you can be satisfied with, you need to rely on the guidance of an experienced family law attorney. Attorney Stallings at the Law Office of Nellie Draus Stallings, has been serving clients throughout Kentucky for more than 25 years. She has the knowledge and skill to protect your best interests during the divorce process.

Providing Personalized Options

There are many serious matters that you need to resolve in a divorce. Attorney Stallings takes the time to discuss your unique situation and goals so she can provide you with legal options personalized to your case in any of these areas:

  • Property division
  • Alimony or maintenance negotiation
  • Child custody and visitation
  • Child support
  • Enforcement and modifications

An attorney is necessary to look out for your best interests in a divorce. Even when both spouses agree to a collaborative divorce, one spouse may give up more than they need to if someone is not looking out for them. Attorney Stallings is committed to crafting a beneficial outcome for you.

What Are The Stages Of A Divorce?

While every Kentucky divorce is different, here are some general stages of the process:

  • Prefiling: Before filing, there are several important steps to take. These include gathering documentation, like financial records, and speaking with an experienced lawyer.
  • Filing: This stage formally begins the divorce process. You or your spouse will need to file a divorce petition. There are various requirements for filing or responding to a filing that you’ll need to follow.
  • Determining what needs resolution: Are there any key divorce issues you and your spouse aren’t in agreement on? If there are none, your divorce is uncontested. If there are some, your divorce is contested, and you’ll need to resolve them.
  • Negotiation (if needed): This involves trying to reach an agreement with your spouse on contested divorce issues. Alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation could help.
  • Trial (if needed): If you and your spouse are unable to reach an agreement on key issues, a court will decide on the matter at trial.
  • Finalization: Once there are agreements or court orders on all divorce issues, the court will typically issue a final divorce decree.

You can count on attorney Stallings for the trusted support and legal guidance you need throughout every step of the divorce process.

How Long Does A Divorce Take In Kentucky?

In Kentucky, there are certain rules setting limits on how soon a divorce can be finalized. These include the following:

  • You and your spouse need to “live apart” for at least 60 days
  • If you have minor children, at least 60 days need to have elapsed since the service of the divorce filing

However, a divorce can go well beyond such minimums. The process can easily stretch into years, especially in contentious or complex cases.

Attorney Stallings is here to do everything she can to help move the process swiftly along for you. She will work tirelessly to help you achieve an effective resolution to your divorce as efficiently as possible.

Helping You Identify Marital Assets

When pursuing a fair division of property in a divorce, one key aspect is having a clear idea of what property you and your spouse own. This can be challenging if your spouse primarily took care of the finances during your marriage or made efforts to hide assets from you. Attorney Stallings has extensive experience in asset identification and tracking. She can help you with any challenges you encounter when it comes to getting the full financial picture of your marriage.

Do Not Wait To Prepare

If you are facing a divorce, or even think you will be soon, make sure that you have an attorney at your side to help you. Schedule your initial consultation by calling 502-754-0757 or emailing here.