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Kentucky statutes do not provide fault as a basis to award or modify spousal maintenance, commonly referred to as spousal support, in Kentucky. That said, appeals decisions do allow for use of fault to be considered by the trial courts. Statutory Concerns: An affair...
Your criminal record may be holding you back. Expungement may be the answer to restart your life! Many people do not know how easy it is for a potential employer to look into your criminal background. This may include traffic offenses, misdemeanors, domestic violence...
As a criminal defense attorney for 25 years, I am often asked what help an attorney can provide when a person is charged with PCS, or possession of a controlled substance. The simple answer is: A LOT! First, an attorney can help guide you through the process. Judges...
As a family law attorney for 25 years, I am often asked what is the difference between a divorce and dissolution. In Kentucky, there is no difference as all cases proceed as dissolution and Kentucky is a “no-fault” divorce state. Essentially, the historical difference...
Most people think of a cheap divorce as one that is quick, relatively painless and does not involve a great deal of legal work. Most often they are looking for an inexpensive attorney to do the work. The legal work is largely dependent on the number of issues which...
There are a few new changes to gun law in Kentucky, notably is that it is no longer required to have a CCW permit to carry a concealed handgun. Kentucky has also enacted a stand-your-ground law which provides additional defense if you use a firearm to defend yourself...
Often asked is When does child support terminate? Generally, child support stops when your child turns 18 and graduates from high school. If the child is still 18 and attending school, it stops when the child graduates or turns 19, whichever is first. Much less often...
If you have been arrested for DUI in Kentucky, there are a number of steps. First, you will appear in court soon after the arrest. If you are in custody, you will appear on the next business day. On a first offense, you will typically be granted an OR (own...
Yesterday I represented a criminal defendant charged with possession of marijuana in Hamilton County, Ohio. While I cannot be certain without a thorough research of all marijuana cases in Cincinnati, I believe that was the first case that the City of Cincinnati agreed...
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