Since 1943, Kentuckians who have been deemed mentally incompetent have not been allowed to divorce their spouses, but all that could change soon. Kentucky's highest court is hearing a case that may overturn more than 70 years of legal precedent. Until the law is...
Year: 2016
Year: 2016
Is marijuana still illegal in Kentucky?
Kentucky supporters of legalizing medical marijuana, led by the governor and the House speaker, did not see a bill for medical marijuana pass in the 2016 legislative session. Yet, supporters are feeling more confident that such legalization will happen. However, for...
Can I claim a child as a dependant if I have joint custody?
When parents of a child divorce, it can be a complex and lengthy process deciding which parental privileges and responsibilities each parent will shoulder individually and which will be shared. Often, however, the tax implications of custody are overlooked until it...
How do I evaluate my parenting plan?
As children throughout the country are entering into a new school year, many freshly divorced parents are getting their first real taste of the advantages and disadvantages of their newly ordered parenting plans. Courts do their best to issue orders that will make for...
Child abuse and neglect actions: What you should know
The idea of having your child removed from your house because of abuse or neglect is not something any parent wants to think about, but it happens every day. In Kentucky, this is usually the result of a Dependent, Neglected or Abused (DNA) action. The most obvious...
4 facing charges of trafficking, child endangerment
Police in Elizabethtown recently arrested several individuals in relation to drug trafficking and child endangerment. After receiving a tip that drug trafficking was taking place in a home on Church of God Road in Dyer, Kentucky, police arrived to find that the young...
Distribution options for spouses splitting 401(k)
When it comes to dividing 401(k) assets during divorce, special care must be taken to ensure that that the divorcing parties do not run afoul of the law. Specific steps must be taken through proper channels to avoid unnecessary tax burdens and other penalties....
What factors will a judge consider in property division?
Dividing assets and property fairly through divorce proceedings is simplest when the spouses who are separating can decide between themselves how the division will be accomplished. However, often, in the course of a divorce, it becomes necessary for a court to dictate...
Think twice before attempting to hide assets in divorce
Divorce proceedings have the capability to bring out sides of yourself that you were previously unaware existed. Many individuals are tempted to try to hide certain assets from their spouses when it comes to negotiating asset division. This can be an especially...
Dividing sentimental assets in divorce
The fair division of assets can be one of the most frustrating sticking points any couple faces when separating. While the large, valuable items may seem like the most difficult to divide, sometimes this is not the case. A court will usually distribute valuable items...