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Divorce

Laws current as of August 6, 2024

What additional requirements must be met before the judge can issue a divorce?

The judge cannot grant the final divorce decree until you and your spouse have lived apart for 60 days. In Kentucky, “living apart” can mean living under the same roof without any sexual activity.1

In addition, the judge must have addressed any of the following issues that apply to your situation:

  • child custody;
  • child support;
  • spousal support; and
  • property distribution.2

1 Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.170(1)
2 Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.140(1)(d)

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