Child custody matters are some of the most emotionally fraught and complex decisions that family courts deal with. When determining which parent will be awarded physical or legal custody, judges must consider who can best provide for the child's financial and...
The response of many individuals who are facing criminal charges in Kentucky is often to plead guilty. Even people shocked by their arrest and who insist that they did not break the law may plead guilty because they view it as the faster, less embarrassing, and less...
When two adults fall in love and decide to marry, they often set the ball rolling for the big day. From the wedding dress to the gift registry, bridesmaids, honeymoon, where you are going to live and the number of children you want to have, there is so much to talk...
Divorce cases can be extremely emotional, especially when the divorcing parties share a child. While Kentucky courts promote the concept of joint custody, it is not wholly uncommon for the judge to grant primary custody to one parent while the other parent is granted...
Child custody can be one of the most stressful issues during and after divorce. Ideally, the court encourages an arrangement where divorcing parents work out a co-parenting plan on their own. However, this plan must be guided by the doctrine of the best interests of...
The United States has been struggling with a drug problem for decades – but the focus of the battle has shifted in recent years from “street” drugs, like heroin and meth, to the misuse of prescription medications. Kentucky has been aggressive about passing legislation...
Parents who divorce often have to make child custody orders to ensure that each parent can uphold their rights and responsibilities. Child custody orders aren’t a one-and-done kind of legal document. They may be made, remade and revised over the course of a child’s...
Your children are inevitably going to find out about the divorce no matter how much you might wish you could shield them from it. As such, you should consider talking to them early and often. Divorce is often an evolving process, and kids need to be aware both of what...
In a perfect world, married couples look forward to living happily together for the rest of their lives. But the world is far from perfect, and thousands of American couples file for divorce each year. This explains why more and more engaged couples are signing...
Everyone makes mistakes. However, not all mistakes are created equal. A series of challenging events that results in a DUI conviction can leave a lasting impact on various aspects of your life, including your career. When it comes to applying for and finding work with...