Northern Kentucky Law Blog

Child custody battles can become very heated in the divorce court room, and for good reason. Particularly if one spouse has a history of addiction or abuse, obtaining sole custody is generally the goal. However, statistically, women who claim their ex-husband was...

Custody matters have almost always had a negative connotation. The stereotypical custody case becomes a battle between the parents with little attention to the heart of the matter: the children.  In modern times, though, custody is becoming less about the parents and...

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...