Divorce can be an emotional process and, in Shelbyville and throughout Kentucky, you need a divorce attorney. At Denise Brown's Legal Direction, we fight tirelessly for our clients and strive to help them resolve their divorce as quickly as possible.  Contact us today to speak to a knowledgeable attorney.

Below are steps in filing for divorce:

• The petition: First, you must file a petition with the local court. A petition for the dissolution of your marriage lists your name, the name of your spouse, and the names of any children you have. Additionally, you must state the reason for the divorce. Kentucky is a no-fault state, which  means that either party can seek dissolution and have no blame for the failure of the marriage

• The respondent is served: Your spouse is served your petition for a divorce

• The response: Next, he or she has thirty days to respond to the petition. If your spouse does not respond to the petition, you may ask that the court enter a default judgment. To obtain a default judgment, you must show the court that your spouse was aware of the petition and did not take action

• Pretrial conference: At any time, if you and your spouse are able to come to an agreement, your case may be settled. During a pretrial conference, the judge voices how he or she will likely rule on certain issues. The judge will recommend that you settle in order to avoid a trial

• Trial: Your Shelbyville divorce lawyer will fight for you in court if you and your spouse are unable to reach a settlement. Kentucky is an equitable distribution state. This means that the court will make an equitable and fair decision when dividing marital property. A court may also order alimony if it finds that either party requires support. Lastly, the court considers the best interests and welfare of children when determining child custody

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Denise Brown’s Legal Direction provides clients with experienced and personalized legal aid. We have extensive knowledge in all areas of family law and look forward to helping you move on with your life. For more information on how we can help you, contact us today online or call us at 502-587-0331.