KY Bar Family Law 2

Question 1

Under Kentucky law, what is the sole ground for dissolution of marriage?

Accepted Answer

Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage

Answer

Kentucky is a pure no-fault state; irretrievable breakdown is the only ground for dissolution under KRS 403.140.

Question 2

Before a Kentucky court may enter a decree of dissolution, the parties must have lived apart for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

KRS 403.170 requires the parties to have lived apart for 60 days, which may include living in the same house without sexual cohabitation.

Question 3

To file for dissolution in Kentucky, at least one spouse must have resided in the state for how long before filing?

Accepted Answer

180 days

Answer

KRS 403.140 requires residence (or military stationing) in Kentucky for 180 days preceding the filing.

Question 4

In Kentucky, how is marital property divided upon dissolution?

Accepted Answer

In just proportions without regard to marital misconduct

Answer

KRS 403.190 mandates equitable division in just proportions and expressly excludes consideration of marital misconduct.

Question 5

Which of the following is classified as marital property in Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

The increase in value of a premarital asset attributable to a spouse's efforts during the marriage

Answer

Under KRS 403.190, appreciation of nonmarital property caused by the parties' joint efforts during the marriage is marital, while gifts, inheritances, and validly excluded property remain nonmarital.

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KY Bar Family Law 2