A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol costs a considerable sum in Kentucky after factoring in fees, license reinstatement costs and similar expenses. It also leads to a sharp increase in auto insurance rates. The average Kentucky driver who receives...
If you are like many people in Kentucky, you have a cat or a dog that you love and consider a dear member of your family. This can be a wonderful thing, but if you are married and you and your spouse make the decision to get a divorce, you must now wrestle with the...
On the one hand, custody battles often generate negative emotions. For example, many parents struggle with anxiety in the wake of a dispute over the custody of their child and some become angry as well. Depression is not uncommon, either, and all of these emotions...
Child custody battles are by far one of the most emotionally taxing aspects of a divorce. While many parents settle for joint custody in the best interests of the child, what happens if joint custody is not in the best interest of your children? Domestic violence,...
For many married couples, financial challenges may contribute to excessive stress on their relationship and may even be a primary contributing factor that leads them to get divorced. If a couple's financial situation is severe enough to warrant the need to consider...
In Kentucky, some individuals who have substance-related criminal convictions can receive a referral to the state drug court program. Three phases supervised by a judge strive to help the offender recover from substance use disorder and avoid future criminal behavior....
Kentucky divides property using its equitable distribution system, which means the divorce court may split up your assets based on fairness. If you created a prenuptial agreement before your marriage, however, the court may follow its terms instead. Property that you...
As reported by Lex 18, changes to Kentucky law effective as of July 1, 2020 will allow drivers convicted of driving under the influence to install an ignition interlock system in their cars. This system prevents a car from starting until the driver has passed a...
Depending on the particulars of your split, you may feel lethargic, despondent and defeated about your divorce. Even if you know that dissolving your marriage is the most favorable option for you and your current spouse, depression may still creep in on the interiors...
When parents divorce in Kentucky, child custody is one of the first matters dealt with. The court will decide on a custody arrangement based on current life circumstances. But courts also understand that circumstances change with time. What if you get to a point in...