A History Of Growing Trust In Kentucky
Your spouse serves you with divorce papers, showing you that they are petitioning the court for a divorce and that they want to end the marriage. They tell you to make sure to respond by the deadline, although you do have some time to consider the terms, get your...
Estate administration is a lengthy process. A personal representative (executor) receives authority from the courts. They review financial records and open incoming mail. They secure assets, file tax returns and address financial obligations, including the debts owed...
When you pass away without a will in Kentucky, the state steps in to decide how your assets get distributed. This process is called intestate succession, and it follows a specific legal framework that may not align with your personal wishes. How Kentucky distributes...
Splitting up child custody rights is a major part of divorce for many couples. In some cases, one person wants sole custody and is seeking to cut their ex out of the equation. But in many cases, couples are just splitting up joint custody so that they are both...
Many employees assume that if discrimination occurred, the facts alone will carry the claim. In practice, how you respond and the steps you take can weigh just as heavily as the conduct itself. Even seemingly minor missteps can shape how everything unfolds. If you’ve...
Virtual visitation is a common term for parenting time conducted in short bursts via electronic means. This arrangement can help co-parents stay closely connected with their children when the physical distance inherent in shared custody arrangements limits (at least,...
When a marriage ends because of betrayal or harmful behavior, many people naturally wonder whether the court will take that into account when dividing property. Do judges punish errant spouses financially? Does it affect who keeps the house, retirement accounts or...
You may expect probate to move quickly after a loved one passes away. Instead, the process can take longer than families first expect. That delay can add stress during an already difficult time. If you recently opened an estate, knowing the common causes of probate...
For business owners, classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors is more than just a technicality. The classification comes with significant legal and financial consequences. Misclassifying workers can lead to costly penalties, tax liabilities...
While employers have certain rights to monitor their business, employee privacy rights still apply in the workplace. Kentucky law restricts when and where employers can record workers. As an employee, understanding how these rules apply can help you determine whether...
