- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Divorce rates plunged in Kentucky after new 50/50 shared custody law,
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:13 am to Boston Bob
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:13 am to Boston Bob
Damn. Blows my mind that we in 2025 and 50/50 custody isn’t the standard.
2
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:15 am to AlextheBodacious
quote:
Punishment for breaking a vow
But only one side gets punished?
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:15 am to ScopeCreep
quote:
Go touch grass, dork.
Lol - never heard that before
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:17 am to alajones
quote:
That rule hasn’t made sense for 30 years. No longer is mom sitting at home setting aside her career for the sake of the kids. That’s some archaic nonsense.
If a 50/50 dad has to pay for half already, why does he also have to pay for the other half?
The LA rule with shared custody takes into account their respective incomes, just FYI. So if they both work and make similar money, there won't be much, if any, CS.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:17 am to Boston Bob
Arkansas has been like this for a while and divorces seem high.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:18 am to boogiewoogie1978
quote:
No sane person would agree to 50/50 with a violent partner.
I mean that's the worry. And victims of DV do things that would appear irrational from the outside, due to the trauma and long-term conditioning involved.
Ever heard of battered wife syndrome?
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:19 am to Darth_Vader
quote:
Who are the “critics” and why should I give a shite what they have to say?
I'll bet you $10 if you read the article, those questions will be answered.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:19 am to Boston Bob
quote:
50/50 shared custody law
They'd make a bigger dent if they reformed child support.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:21 am to BluegrassBelle
quote:
The larger issue is what is considered “proof” of DV here. Judges aren’t consistent from county to county on that.
I know a guy who was convicted for domestic violence against his ex-wife based on nothing more than a Polaroid picture of someone’s back that showed a bruise about the size of a half dollar. She accused him of beating her, so the sheriff dept came and arrested him. They gave him a bench trial. The prosecutor’s only evidence was this Polaroid picture that it turns out she had provided. No way to verify when the picture was taken, who was in the picture, or what caused the bruise on the person’s back. Judge found him guilty anyway. Thankfully it was overturned on appeal.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:22 am to Boston Bob
No fault divorce ruined this country.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:23 am to Darth_Vader
quote:
I love it when the media uses the term “but critics say” in their story. Who are the “critics” and why should I give a shite what they have to say?
One of the critics (quoted in the article) is Elizabeth Martin. She’s CEO of Center for Women and Families here in Louisville, a shelter that provides beds and access to services (mental health, legal, potential housing) for women and families leaving active DV situations in the area. She works every day with DV situations and is a former social worker herself. I’ve had the opportunity to work with her and she’s a pretty bright, involved person who has a good grasp on the situation with the law.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:24 am to RougeDawg
quote:
This first 20 years of marriage are the hardest.
fwiw.....Once you get by year 36, its a breeze.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:27 am to boogiewoogie1978
quote:
Article overwhelming points out men beating women but that is nowhere near the case in real life. No sane person would agree to 50/50 with a violent partner. Propaganda.
Let's be honest guys. A man will sacrifice his happiness for his family but most women won't. Good for Kentucky to start holding more women accountable.
"A man will burn himself to keep his village warm, but a woman will burn the village to keep herself warm."
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:27 am to Darth_Vader
quote:
I know a guy who was convicted for domestic violence against his ex-wife based on nothing more than a Polaroid picture of someone’s back that showed a bruise about the size of a half dollar. She accused him of beating her, so the sheriff dept came and arrested him. They gave him a bench trial. The prosecutor’s only evidence was this Polaroid picture that it turns out she had provided. No way to verify when the picture was taken, who was in the picture, or what caused the bruise on the person’s back. Judge found him guilty anyway. Thankfully it was overturned on appeal.
That sounds like a system problem where you live.
Here I just saw a friend’s ex-husband only serve 3 months for sexual abuse of their daughter because there “wasn’t a rape kit” despite photographic evidence and text exchanges discussing it. Because it was a conviction in a smaller county where he knew the Judge.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:29 am to SlowFlowPro
quote:
I mean that's the worry. And victims of DV do things that would appear irrational from the outside, due to the trauma and long-term conditioning involved.
Ever heard of battered wife syndrome?
Good point except the victims don't decide custody. The ownness is on the state. That could be good or bad but they 50/50 law in place. They have to investigate that.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:29 am to Fat and Happy
quote:
Women would actually have to work if they get divorced if they want to live the same level of income
Bingo. I get tired of the "Living the life I am accustomed to" bullshite I keep hearing in these cases.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:30 am to BluegrassBelle
quote:
Here I just saw a friend’s ex-husband only serve 3 months for sexual abuse of their daughter because there “wasn’t a rape kit” despite photographic evidence and text exchanges discussing it. Because it was a conviction in a smaller county where he knew the Judge.
That sounds like a system problem where you live.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:32 am to ScopeCreep
quote:
The State of Louisiana guidelines suck.
You bet they do. I requested 50/50 and couldn’t get it even with a squeaky clean record. If you have the wrong judge, you’re screwed on custody.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:32 am to boogiewoogie1978
quote:
Good point except the victims don't decide custody.
quote:
No sane person would agree to 50/50 with a violent partner.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:32 am to SpqrTiger
quote:
You bet they do. I requested 50/50 and couldn’t get it even with a squeaky clean record.
In Alaska, its default.
Page 2 of 7
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News