Legal Definitions for Dissolution/Divorce in
Northern Kentucky - Southwestern Ohio(Greater Cincinnati)

Divorce/Dissolution in Ohio, means a divorce whereby the parties agree on all of the terms of the divorce (division of assets, custody, support, spousal support, etc). In Kentucky, synonymous with divorce. Kentucky is a "no fault" divorce state.

Divorce/Dissolution in Kentucky - AKA No Fault - the parties are entitled to a dissolution without reference to reasons for the marriage to terminate. Typically, parties cannot introduce evidence of infidelity, financial mismanagement, adultery, abuse, neglect, abandonment and the like. These issues are sometimes relevant to child custody.

EPO/DVO - Emergency Protective Order/Domestic Violence Order. The EPO is entered based on single affidavit and can last up to 14 days. The DVO is entered after service and hearing on the matter and can last up to 3 years. There must be an act of or threats of actual physical violence or threat of bodily harm or death.

Joint Custody in Northern Kentucky - preferred in Kentucky courts.  Literally means that both parties shall attempt to make joint decisions regarding the rearing of their children. Joint custody decisions typically entail schooling, religion, medical treatment and major activities. Joint custody does not necessarily have anything to do with parenting time.

Shared Parenting in Northern Kentucky - term used primarily in Ohio but gaining acceptance in Kentucky. Typically used to show an equal amount of parenting time with both parents.

QDRO - Qualified Domestic Relations Order. The QDRO is used to divide pensions and other types of retirement and company savings accounts.

Quit-Claim Deed - the deed used to transfer real estate without the typical guarantees by the grantor. Typically used in the transfer of real estate through a divorce/dissolution.

Northern Kentucky Divorce Lawyer and Criminal Defense Attorney, Michael W. Bouldin, proudly serves Northern Kentucky, including Boone, Kenton, and Campbell Counties, Kentucky which includes the Cites of Alexandria, Ft. Thomas, Newport, Independence, Fort Mitchell, Fort Wright, Crestview Hills, Crescent Springs, Erlanger, Lakeside Park, Villa Hills, Edgewood, Florence, Hebron, Burlington, and Covington.

He also serves the residents of Hamilton, Clermont and Warren Counties in Ohio.