by gretawalker | Nov 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
One of the most common questions encountered by Criminal Law Attorneys is, “Should I talk to law enforcement?” The question arises in multiple fact scenarios from being pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence to being contacted regarding witnessing...
by gretawalker | Nov 20, 2020 | Family Law
Americans are marrying later in life and less often, and the number of divorces is on the decline according to Statista.Com. This trend is very noticeable in my practice. I regularly meet men and women with problems resulting from living with their romantic partner...
by gretawalker | Nov 18, 2020 | Firm News
A Power of Attorney, sometimes called a POA, is a document that allows another person to take action on your behalf. POAs are typically used for estate planning purposes but can also be used for other circumstances. There are generally two types of POAs used for...
On behalf of Hoffman Walker & Knauf | Nov 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
One of the most common questions asked of criminal defense attorneys is ‘what should I do if I am pulled over?’ If an officer turns on his emergency lights behind you, safely pull over to the side of the road and place your hands on the steering wheel. Wait for the...
On behalf of Hoffman Walker & Knauf | Nov 11, 2020 | Legal Corner
Kentucky, along with several other states, now requires citizens to wear masks and gloves at work and to encourage customers to wear masks. The Order, issued by Eric Friedlander, the Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, reads as follows:...
by gretawalker | Nov 9, 2020 | Family Law
How do legal custody rights come about? How does it differ from physical custody? What is joint or sole custody? What is shared parenting? These are some of the most common questions that people ask a family lawyer. Custody is a legal right or responsibility that...
by gretawalker | Nov 6, 2020 | Estate Planning/Probate
People often think of Probate as a horrible process that needs to be avoided at all costs. That’s not always the case. Sometimes people may want the protection of the Probate Court to ensure their estate is handled properly. We know who is going to cause problems...
On behalf of Hoffman Walker & Knauf | Nov 4, 2020 | Legal Corner
On June 27, 2019 Kentucky passed a “Constitutional Carry” law. Constitutional carry allows Kentucky residents of 21 years or older to carry a concealed weapon without a Carry Concealed Deadly Weapons (CCDW) permit. The name “Constitutional Carry” refers to the Second...
by gretawalker | Nov 2, 2020 | Family Law
Coparenting is hard, especially after divorce. It amazes me when I see parents actively choosing to behave in ways that negatively impact their children. Here are what I believe to be the most common coparenting mistakes that negatively affect children: Undermining...
