Lady Bird deeds are a type of enhanced life estate deed that can allow a property owner to retain significant control over real estate during their lifetime while naming someone to receive the property after their death. They are used in some states as an estate planning tool, particularly when someone wants to transfer a…
When parents separate or divorce, one of the first questions is often how much time each parent will spend with their child. Kentucky courts may establish a parenting-time or visitation schedule that sets out when the child stays with each parent, including weekends, holidays, school breaks, and other periods. There is no single visitation schedule…
Missing a court date in Kentucky can create additional problems in an existing criminal case. Depending on the circumstances, the court may issue a warrant, change your release conditions, or take other action because you did not appear as required. If you realize that you missed court, do not assume the matter will resolve on…
When a parent stops communicating with a child or no longer provides care or support, it can raise serious concerns about abandonment. But under Kentucky law, a parent does not automatically abandon a child simply because they are absent or have limited contact. Kentucky addresses abandonment in several different legal contexts. It can be relevant…
After a serious injury, it can be difficult to know what your medical needs will look like months or even years from now. Some injuries heal with time, while others require ongoing treatment, therapy, equipment, medication, or assistance with everyday activities. When an injury is expected to have long-term consequences, a life care plan can…
If the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) opened a Child Protective Services (CPS) case involving your family but never filed anything in court, you may be wondering what that means. Does the case still exist? Can CPS come back? Will the investigation affect your custody case? The answer depends on what happened…
If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Kentucky, you may have encountered a statute number that appears repeatedly in your paperwork: KRS 189A.010. This is Kentucky’s primary DUI statute. It explains what conduct can constitute DUI, establishes certain rules concerning alcohol and controlled substances, and sets out penalties for convictions. Understanding…
If you and your partner have lived together for years, share a home and finances, and consider yourselves a committed couple, you may wonder whether Kentucky considers you legally married. The short answer is no. Kentucky does not recognize common-law marriages formed within the state. This distinction can become important when couples separate, divide property,…
When a marriage is coming to an end, there are many decisions to make about finances, property, children, and the future. For many couples in Kentucky, one of the most useful tools during the divorce process is a separation agreement. But is one required, and should you have one? The answer depends on your circumstances….
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