How to Divorce in Kentucky
Meet all residency requirements for divorce under Kentucky law.. Decide whether to hire an attorney.. Obtain and complete the required forms.
Steps
Meet all residency requirements for divorce under Kentucky law.
Meet all residency requirements for divorce under Kentucky law.
Decide whether to hire an attorney.
Decide whether to hire an attorney.
Obtain and complete the required forms.
Obtain and complete the required forms.
Pay the court filing fee.
Pay the court filing fee.
Obtain and complete any optional forms.
Obtain and complete any optional forms.
File the required documents in your local county clerk's office.
File the required documents in your local county clerk's office.
Request temporary orders, if needed.
Request temporary orders, if needed.
Divide your property and debts.
Divide your property and debts.
Decide whether maintenance is needed.
Decide whether maintenance is needed.
Determine the best custody arrangement for your children.
Determine the best custody arrangement for your children.
Set up a visitation schedule.
Set up a visitation schedule.
Calculate a child support order.
Calculate a child support order.
Wait 60 days.
Wait 60 days.
Attend a divorce education course if required.
Attend a divorce education course if required.
Obtain and complete the forms required to finalize your divorce if you and your
Obtain and complete the forms required to finalize your divorce if you and your spouse have an agreement.
Obtain and complete the forms required to ask for a default judgement, if needed
Obtain and complete the forms required to ask for a default judgement, if needed.
Obtain and complete the form required to finalize your divorce when you have no
Obtain and complete the form required to finalize your divorce when you have no agreement with your spouse.
Proceed to a final divorce hearing.
Proceed to a final divorce hearing.
Receive your signed divorce decree.
Receive your signed divorce decree.
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