Louisville, Kentucky · Wise & Associates

Family Law Attorneys in Louisville, Kentucky

Wise & Associates is a Louisville family law firm at 303 Middletown Park Pl, Suite G, handling divorce, child custody, child support, and EPO, DVO, and IPO cases in Jefferson Family Court and the surrounding counties. The firm was voted Best Law Firm in Louisville in The Courier Journal's reader poll in 2022 and 2023. Consultations are free and by phone.

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Wise & Associates office at 303 Middletown Park Place, Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville Office: Key Facts

Office	Wise & Associates, 303 Middletown Park Pl, Suite G, Louisville, KY 40243
Phone	(502) 618-0000
Hours	Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Managing attorney	Jennifer Frederick
Counties served	Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer, and Henry
Main court	Jefferson Family Court
Governing law	Kentucky Revised Statutes, Chapter 403
Fees	Staged flat fees, never hourly. Upfront fees $1,500–$5,000. See pricing
Consultation	Free, by phone

Family Law Cases We Handle in Kentucky

Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage)

Contested and uncontested dissolution of marriage, including property, debt, retirement, and maintenance issues.

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Contested Divorce

Divorces with disputed issues, from temporary orders and discovery through mediation and trial, with each stage priced before it begins.

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High-Asset and Business-Owner Divorce

Business valuation, nonmarital property, retirement and investment accounts, and maintenance.

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Child Custody and Timesharing

Joint and sole custody, timesharing schedules, modifications, relocation, and emergency custody.

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Child Support

Establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support under the Kentucky child support guidelines.

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EPO, DVO, and IPO Cases

Filing for or responding to an emergency protective order, domestic violence order, or interpersonal protective order.

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Post-Decree Modifications

Changing custody, timesharing, or support after a decree when circumstances change.

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Pricing

At Wise & Associates, fees are staged flat fees, never hourly. Upfront fees range from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the case type and how much litigation is required.

How our fees work

How a Divorce Works in Jefferson Family Court

Free phone consultation
An attorney reviews your situation, explains your options under Kentucky law, and quotes your upfront fee.
Petition for dissolution of marriage
The case begins when a petition is filed in family court in the county where either spouse lives, such as Jefferson Family Court.
Service and response
The other spouse is formally served and has the opportunity to respond.
Financial disclosures
Both spouses exchange information about income, assets, and debts.
Agreement, mediation, or hearing
Most cases resolve through a written settlement agreement. Cases that do not settle go to mediation or to a hearing before the judge.
Decree
The court enters a decree of dissolution. Kentucky requires the spouses to have lived apart for at least 60 days first, which can include living apart under the same roof.

Counties We Serve from Louisville

Jefferson County (Louisville)
Oldham County
Bullitt County
Shelby County
Spencer County
Henry County

All consultations are by phone, so you do not need to travel to the office to get started.

Recognition

Best Law Firm in Louisville, The Courier Journal Best of Louisville (reader-voted): Winner 2022 and 2023; Top 3 2025 and 2026
Founder Christopher Wise: selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023–2027
Louisville Business First 20 People to Know in Law, 2023 and 2026

Louisville Attorneys

Jennifer Frederick

Managing Attorney, Louisville

Two-time recipient of the Walker Award for excellence in public advocacy. Experience in civil, criminal, and family law in state and federal courts.

Christopher Wise

Founder and President

Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023–2027. U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC), 2008–2014. J.D., University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.

Louisville Family Law Questions

Where is the Wise & Associates Louisville office?

The office is at 303 Middletown Park Pl, Suite G, Louisville, KY 40243. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and the phone number is (502) 618-0000.

Which counties does the Louisville office serve?

Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer, and Henry counties in Kentucky.

How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Louisville?

At Wise & Associates, upfront flat fees range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the case type and how much litigation is required. The firm does not bill hourly, and the first consultation is free.

Do I have to come to the office for a consultation?

No. All consultations are by phone.

What is the difference between an EPO, DVO, and IPO in Kentucky?

An EPO is an emergency protective order issued before a hearing. A DVO is a domestic violence order entered after a hearing, for cases between family members or members of an unmarried couple. An IPO is an interpersonal protective order for dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The firm represents both people filing and people responding.

Talk to a Louisville Family Lawyer

Wise & Associates
303 Middletown Park Pl, Suite G
Louisville, KY 40243

(502) 618-0000 · Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

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