Lexington Kentucky Family Legal Blog
What does a paternity test involve?
It is not always necessary to perform a DNA test to establish paternity. However, if the question of whether or not you are the father of a child is in dispute, a paternity test is a nearly infallible indicator that can settle the question once and for all. According...
Reviewing Kentucky’s parental relocation laws
The common assumption is that when you are a divorced father in Lexington, you have to fight an uphill battle when it comes to having your parental rights respected. While state law makes no distinctions that formally favor mothers in custody matters, in actual...
Including all marital property in a divorce
If you are going through the divorce process, you know first-hand how difficult it is to negotiate issues included in the final settlement. One of the most complicated is property division, as you may have become attached to property and possessions during the course...
Should a 401(k) be divided by percentage?
When Kentucky couples decide to end their marriages, retirement accounts and pensions are frequently divided between the spouses. If you are going through a divorce and you or your spouse has a 401(k), you want to be sure of exactly what you are getting. Even if you...
What rights do you have in custody disputes?
Ideally, when you have children, you and the other parent will get along and not have disagreements over custody situations. However, this is not always what happens. You cannot control the other person and how he or she reacts to the situation. Your best defense in...
How can a household inventory help you in a divorce?
If you forget about an asset during the divorce process, it will not be in your Kentucky divorce agreement. This can lead to issues down the road when one of you wants to take possession of the asset. The best way to avoid such an issue is to do a household inventory,...
Contesting paternity in Kentucky
There are several reasons the state of Kentucky may wish to establish paternity, including but not limited to child support determinations, custody determinations and the child's peace of mind. The state may use one of two methods to establish paternity: Voluntary...
A father’s rights in a Kentucky divorce
Going through a divorce with young children involved can be challenging, both on an emotional and legal basis. Courts tend to favor the mother when it comes to child support rulings, which is why being the father can make your case more difficult, especially if...
Determining who will run the family business after a divorce
The future of a family business which had its start in Kentucky requires careful planning when going through with a divorce. At Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law, our firm understands how your spouse and children may have all contributed over the years to grow your...
Joint custody results in better outcomes for children and fathers
Kentucky changed its family code laws in order to provide a divorcing couple with joint legal custody of their children by default. Prior to the 2018 changes, the Bluegrass State awarded sole custody to one parent, usually the mother, and the child's father had...
