The decision to divorce can be difficult to make, particularly if children are involved. At Barrow & Weigel, our divorce lawyers strive to make our clients as comfortable as possible in this emotionally and financially challenging time. Divorce often involves complex issues, including division of assets, property and debt, child custody and visitation, and spousal support. We know that every family is unique and our attorneys approach your unique circumstances to help your divorce proceed smoothly.

Contested or Uncontested Divorce?

In Kentucky, divorces are considered “no fault,” making it easy to obtain a divorce so long as one party feels that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” This means that, once a party has filed for a divorce, the other party can do little to prevent the divorce process from moving forward.

In an uncontested divorce, the spouses agree to divorce and can agree to all terms of the dissolution, settling all matters of property, debt, spousal support, custody and child support. In an uncontested divorce, an lawyer can draft all of the required documents and the parties can avoid going to court.  Uncontested divorce can save a considerable amount of money, as only one lawyer is necessary in most cases.  However, uncontested divorce only works when there is no issue in dispute.

A contested divorce, on the other hand, means that the couple cannot agree to the terms of the divorce. In such cases, attorneys must litigate all of the contested issues before a judge.  At Barrow & Weigel, our divorce lawyers are prepared to aggressively represent your interests and get what you want from divorce litigation.

Some counties require mediation before a case is litigated.  In mediation, the parties and their divorce attorneys meet with a mediator in an attempt to settle the outstanding issues.  The mediator, who is trained in dispute resolution, acts as a neutral third party.  All mediations are confidential, allowing the parties to express their concerns without the fear of damaging their case for litigation.  At Barrow & Weigel, our divorce lawyers are skilled at helping you reach a fair settlement in even the toughest cases.

Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative Divorce is an emerging practice that seeks to resolve divorce matters through cooperation and without going to court. In collaborative divorce, both parties work with their divorce lawyers, a financial advisor and mental health professionals as a team to address the unique needs of the family being dissolved. Because collaborative divorce stresses cooperation throughout the entire process, clients are often able to attain a better outcome than leaving vital decisions in the hands of a judge.

A bit about the author:

Barrow & Weigel, PLLC is a small Kentucky family and divorce law firm based in downtown Louisville. We proudly serve clients in the Louisville area and surrounding counties. We also offer services to out-of-state clients with family and divorce law matters originating in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

At Barrow & Weigel, we focus our practice on family law, including Kentucky divorce and child custody matters. We know that choosing a family lawyer can be an intimidating experience. That is why we will work with you to determine the best strategy for meeting your legal goals. We offer innovative solutions to complex legal issues and strive to serve our clients with compassion. Our family and divorce lawyers will work aggressively to meet your present legal needs while preparing you for the future. For a free consultation with on of our family lawyers, call us at 502-540-1192 or use our contact form .

We have designed this site to provide information and resources to help you navigate the complex and often frustrating landscape of family law, and, particularly Kentucky divorce. In doing so, we hope that this site will serve as a guide to family law and divorce in Louisville and surrounding counties. We also hope to connect you with other sources of information about handling the ups and downs of family disputes. Nothing on this site should be considered legal advise (please read our disclaimer).

Louisville Divorce and Family Law Information

For an overview of the Kentucky divorce process, including information on mediation, spousal support, division of property and collaborative divorce, please see our divorce page. For information on preparing for divorce, marriage counseling, divorce issues concerning children and many other family law topics, visit our resource pages.

Our family and divorce lawyers proudly represent clients throughout Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, Trimble, Henry and Shelby counties. We are dedicated to providing cost-effective results for our clients. Give us a call at (502) 540-1192 or contact us online to learn about how we can help you. At our firm, you will always speak directly to your lawyer.