The holidays are upon us, and young hearts are dreaming of diamond rings under the tree. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are some of the most common days to pop the question. I don’t want to be the Grinch, but I thought it might be useful to discuss what happens if the...
Year: 2019
Do I Really Need a Will?
Yes!! You really need a Will. Now for the long explanation. People often think a Will is unnecessary if their property if jointly titled and beneficiaries are named on accounts and policies. Generally, this is correct, but what if both people die, or if there is...
Is Your Child committing a Felony?
Smartphones have not just revolutionized the way that humans share information and communicate with one another but have also changed the way teenagers romantically connect. Instead of spending long hours speaking on a land line, teens of today are more likely to...
IN CASE I DIE ….
Picture this: You’re 41 years old with two children in grade school, a spouse, a house, 2 cars, a boat, and various financial assets all of which are in your name. You handle all of the financial management in your home. Your spouse is in charge of the household...
Collaborative Divorce: Separating Lives with Dignity.
Most of us have witnessed the dramatic implosion of a divorcing couple. There are often threats of violence or financial ruin. Children are used as pawns. Reputations become ruined. Through the traditional litigation approach, the parties place their lives and...
Welcome To Our Blog
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
Protect Yourself with a Prenuptial Agreement
Let’s face it, no one likes the thought of a prenuptial agreement when they are planning a wedding. The most common argument against them is that contracting for the possibility of divorce creates negativity around what should be one of the happiest times in a...
Underage Drinking
It’s summer! That means pool parties, graduations, barbecues, and festivals. How can you or your child be affected by underage drinking? Kentucky law prohibits minors from possessing or purchasing alcohol and restricts them from being on any premise where alcohol is...