Same sex couples may marry legally in Kentucky. As a result, there are many legal issues and complications that might arise for which you need the advice of attorneys, just as any other couple. Before parties marry, they might consider prenuptial agreements. While married, they should engage in estate planning to protect assets. If they divorce, they will need to sort out all the issues with respect to custody, timesharing, child support, maintenance, property and debt division, and attorney fees. After they divorce, there often are lingering issues with respect to children.
For couples who do not marry, of which there are many, numerous legal issues can arise that must be addressed. For example, what if they split up but have children together? How do they handle their property if they are not married? Have they put good estate planning in place, such as wills and living wills?
