What is Collaborative Law Divorce? Let’s face it. Divorces can be very difficult on families, even when the parties are amicable. Traditionally, divorces are handled in court rooms with a judge and are financially draining, time consuming and require a significant amount of preparation. According to Investopedia, the average cost of a divorce in 2019 [...]
I was recently asked about common law marriage in Kentucky, specifically about what it takes to get a divorce. If you asked almost anybody, they would say that people are considered married if they live in the same household for a certain number of years. In Kentucky, that just isn’t the case. Common law marriage [...]
I was recently asked what "open adoption" was. Essentially it is an adoption where the birth parents remain involved in the children's lives. Closed adoptions on the other hand mean the birth parents know nothing about the adoptive parents and have no contact after the birth. Here is a good article from ABC News that [...]
It’s safe to say that most people know it’s important to have an attorney present when you have to go to court. Court can be terrifying and have far reaching consequences. There are many other reasons, beyond court, to hire an attorney. Here are a few: You can stay focused. Whether you are suing somebody, [...]
