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If you are divorcing later in life, you might be wondering what unique issues you may face. A family law attorney can guide you through your options and help you to make the best decisions. If you are contemplating or going through a late-in-life divorce, call us at The Berger Firm in Covington, Kentucky.

So, you've found yourself in a situation where infidelity has shaken your marriage to the core. It's never an easy topic to discuss, let alone go through. The good news is that you're not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, infidelity accounts for up to 40% of all divorces. Nevertheless, you're likely wondering how your actions or your spouse's infidelity will affect your divorce proceedings.

When it comes to divorce, it is important to understand the different options available to you. In Kentucky, two of those options are contested and uncontested divorce.

Saving for retirement remains a crucial financial goal for many individuals and families. Some couples may even decide to maximize their retirement savings by adding each other as beneficiaries or contributing to their partner’s IRA.

Accidents happen every day, and some of them cause injuries to those involved. If you have been injured, how do you know when to contact a personal injury law firm to discuss what happened?

Every year, many Kentucky residents are injured or killed in hit-and-runs. Getting injured in any form of accident can be an overwhelming experience. Your situation can become even more complicated and traumatic if the driver flees the accident scene without providing any assistance or identification information.

Child support and custody agreements are court orders and as such, must be adhered to. However, that does not mean they cannot be modified by the court if there are reasons to do so later. The court understands that your life’s circumstances at the time these agreements were forged may change down the road.

You’re sitting in the passenger seat when, out of nowhere, another vehicle crashes into you. As the passenger, you were powerless to do anything at the moment. But afterward, you have to live with the consequences of the accident.

During a divorce, it may be tempting to hide or intentionally fail to disclose all of your assets in an effort to keep them out of the divorce settlement. This is not only unfair and unethical but also illegal. Each spouse has a right to a fair division of assets in Kentucky, which is why it is critical to understand how to find hidden income and assets when ending your marriage.

Losing a family member can be a very painful and heartbreaking experience, especially if it was caused by another person's wrongful actions. Fortunately, wrongful death laws in Kentucky allow the decedent's surviving loved ones to hold the liable parties responsible and pursue damages for such an untimely loss. An experienced Kentucky personal injury attorney can enlighten you about the state’s wrongful death claim process and help you seek the financial justice you deserve for your loss.