Kentucky Law Blog
Constitutional Carry Law
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...
Let’s talk about coparenting
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...
Supreme Court case could have lasting impact on the fourth amendment
An upcoming Supreme Court case could have a lasting impact on the rights of people in Kentucky. The case, Torres v. Madrid, deals with the issue of when a person is considered to be seized under the Fourth Amendment when he or she is fleeing from the police....
Supplemental SS payments from an ex
If you are a Kentucky resident going through a divorce, you may want to speak to your attorney about whether you are entitled to any of your ex-spouse's employment benefits. Most assets acquired during marriage must be split fairly, but it can be tricky to do that...
Student loans may be an issue in a Kentucky divorce
In a divorce, there is plenty of potential for dispute. The first things that may come to mind are child support, child custody and visitation. While these are undoubtedly critical, another concern is property division and how debt might be shared. Student loan debt...
What is the Purpose of Probate?
By the time this article is published, our state will likely be coming out of isolation and reopening businesses. Unfortunately, many people who have suffered the loss of a loved one will begin the process of managing the estate. Part of this process involves filing a case for Probate. In its basic form, Probate is the legal process for transferring assets to the rightful heirs. In function, probate can be a much more complicated process.
What are the legal implications of “Shacking Up”?
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...
What to do if you get pulled over by law enforcement.
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...
Talking to Your Children About Your Ex
Nearly every week I am contacted by a parent complaining that their Ex is saying bad things about them to their children. From the outset, let me say very clearly THIS IS WRONG. DON’T DO IT. Now let’s talk more about that issue. Thinking back over my family law...
What is the purpose of a Power of Attorney?
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. Sometimes POAs become effective immediately and...
