Attorney Law

This post discusses what a parent can do if their parenting time has been restricted or removed by the Court.

This post discusses the factors the court must consider when determining best interest of the child in a custody dispute.

Overview If a police officer suspects that a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI or DWI), the officer will administer various test, starting with a field sobriety test, and then possibly moving on to a blood, breath, or urine test. In...

In most states, your ex-spouse must follow a legal process and present you with a written Notice of Intent to move if she/he wants to legally move out of state with your children. The vast majority of state legislatures has passed laws directly addressing the...

When the national economy declines, as it has recently, so can people’s finances. Mounting debts caused by any number of factors — long-term unemployment, high credit card fees, college or medical bills — can add terrible stress to your life. If this situation persists and...

Uncontested divorces can turn into contested divorces. When children are involved, there is a cooling off period and classes to complete (see my earlier blog post). Difficulties can arise during that time because you are not divorced, you are trying to navigate through new and...

Take heart because it is almost certain that you will survive the experience. I hedge only because I do not want to jinx the next client. In the Western Disctrict of Kentucky, you will come to the Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse at 601 West Broadway,...

Joint custody and shared parenting time can be fraught with challenges for any divorced parents, but when one parent moves to another state the difficulty of collaborating on important decisions and exchanging children are often magnified. This post discusses a few things that every divorced...

The Governor signed HB238 to amend KRS 401.020 and 401.030 relating to change of name for a child under 18, to permit the action for change of name to be filed in the Family Court of a county with a Family Court or the Circuit...

Contact the attorney who filed your Chapter 13 bankruptcy for you if you lose your job or your circumstances change for the worse. It is possible to get relief on a temporary basis if you think your situation is temporary and it may be possible...