When you are in the thick of a divorce, it can be very difficult to anticipate all of the ways that your divorce agreement will affect your future life, even when represented by excellent legal counsel. The terms of your agreement may seem tenable at the time of the...
Year: 2016
Year: 2016
Elements that determine a child’s best interests
In most cases, it is usually best for a divorcing family to determine among themselves what a fair custody arrangement looks like for them. Each instance of child custody has its own contributing factors, and no two situations are exactly the same. However, when a...
Drug charges don’t have to end in incarceration
When it comes to the complex issue of drug use and possession, there are no easy answers. For those of us who are living in traditionally conservative states like Kentucky, the public stigma against drug use, especially the more "dangerous" ones, has been written in...
Must I split a private account in a divorce?
Divorce can bring up questions that you never thought to ask yourself while you were married. When it comes to equitable asset division, the rules for which assets may or may not be split during divorce proceedings can get a bit tricky, especially depending on the...
Drunk driver nearly hits police officers
Drunken driving can lead to dangerous choices behind the wheel. According to authorities, a man demonstrated extraordinary recklessness recently in Louisville when he failed to drive safely through an area that had been shut down for another car accident that had...
Custody specifics in Kentucky
Divorce may happen all over the country, and throughout the world, but where the process takes place can greatly affect the aftermath of the split. This is especially true when it comes to child custody agreements. The State of Kentucky, like all states, has...
What to expect from a first DUI offense in Kentucky
No one plans to drive over the legal limit, but sometimes it happens. Laws can vary from state to state, it is important to educate yourself on your state's drunk driving laws so you can make informed choices in the event of a DUI charge. In Kentucky, driving with a...
Your divorce lawyer should work to save your business
Divorce is notorious for being a difficult, emotionally draining process, but for business owners it can be even more devastating. Especially if the divorcing spouses did not have a prenuptial agreement, the division of assets within the business often mean the end of...
Is inheritance subject to equitable division?
Divorce can bring about some extremely frustrating and confusing situations, especially when it comes to fair division of assets. When it comes to asset division, few issues are more potentially contentious than the division of inheritance. The innate emotional...
Gangs using social media to recruit minors
Law enforcement in Louisville and elsewhere have noticed a concerning trend in criminal activity that could easily spread to other cities, if it has not already — gangs using social media as recruitment tools. Like any ostensibly commercial endeavor, gangs use social...