in the United States, and most of the Western Civilization, more than 90 percent of people marry. Healthy marriages are good for couples’ mental and physical health and also good for children. Growing up in a happy home decreases the likelihood of mental, physical, educational and social problems. Unfortunately, about 40 to 50 percent of married [...]
I think Estate Planning is often one of the most overlooked necessities. We always seem to come up with higher priority items like college savings plans, retirement plans, what kind of coffee to get on the way to work. Well, it's important. That's why I am sharing a great resource from the folks over at [...]
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 think the number one question I receive on a regular basis is "how is child support calculated?" In Kentucky, when a court sets child support, the court begins by looking at the monthly gross income of both parents. Please note that it is not based on the parent's take home pay. The court will use both salary [...]
It's true. I suppose you can't be surprised to see this, but it is nice to see people finding new ways to getting their legal needs met. Law firms are already inside some US Wal-Marts "When Evan Kaine, a personal injury attorney in Atlanta read a story in the May 2016 issue of the ABA Journal [...]
By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD Let’s assume that you’ll live to a ripe old age and die peacefully in your sleep. Or not. And if not, isn’t it time to think about getting your will done? It’s one of those tasks that many people tend to put off, for obvious reasons. But at least one responsible parent [...]
Does open adoption mean shared parenthood? No. Legally, there is only one formal set of parents—the adoptive parents—with the right to make decisions for their child. But the matter goes far beyond legalities. If the birthparents wanted to be parents, they would have chosen to raise the child especially since adoption is so much more [...]
Published on January 16, 2013 by jonathan Simply put: Lawyers get a bad rap these days. While I love a good lawyer joke as much as the next guy, the truth is that most lawyers are honest, hard-working and knowledgeable professionals that look out for the best interest of their clients. Like doctors, mechanics or [...]
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, [...]
Here are ten very real things to think about when considering a divorce. This article was written by Lina Guillen, Attorney. The whole article can be found here: http://bit.ly/1HKipTI These ten tips will help you ensure you have the right expectations to make your divorce as successful as possible. by Lina Guillen, Attorney When a marriage [...]
