On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Feb 8, 2020 | High-asset Divorce
During tax season, a married individual may uncover signs that indicate a spouse plans on filing for a divorce. Accountants generally take notice when couples who usually file income tax returns jointly as a married couple suddenly change their status to separate...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Jan 4, 2020 | High-asset Divorce
The 2013 film “Penny and Red: The Life of Secretariat’s Owner” revealed a love affair between the owner of the Triple Crown winner and the horse’s trainer. The extramarital affair led to the horse owner’s eventual divorce from her husband. The film raises an...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Oct 22, 2019 | High-asset 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,...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Jul 23, 2019 | Firm News, High-asset Divorce
The world is certainly changing and more women today contribute to their marital household’s income than in any prior generation. However, a financial disparity between husbands and wives can and does still exist. This may not be more noticeable at any other...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Mar 25, 2019 | Firm News, High-asset Divorce
If you and your spouse represent one of Kentucky’s high-asset couples, you likely own several antiques and perhaps many of them that your either inherited from family members or bought over the years. While all of them undoubtedly have sentimental value,...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Feb 15, 2019 | Firm News, High-asset Divorce
When people think of the divorce process, many picture courtroom drama and intense bitterness. People may envision a great deal of hostility and a very time-consuming and costly process. However, divorce does not always have to be so tough and there are a number of...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Jan 25, 2019 | Firm News, High-asset Divorce
Kentucky couples like you who are on the high earning side of the spectrum will have a lot to deal with during your divorce. High asset divorces can be tricky for multiple reasons, not limited to the fact that having so many assets to keep track of can make it easier...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Dec 23, 2018 | Firm News, High-asset Divorce
Division of retirement accounts is often a significant concern for couples in Kentucky going through a divorce. In fact, according to CNBC, a 2016 survey of matrimonial lawyers found that pensions and retirement accounts were number two on the list of top...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Nov 23, 2018 | Firm News, High-asset Divorce
If you and your spouse own a family business in Kentucky, it likely will become a huge factor in your property settlement agreement should the two of you divorce. As you probably know, Kentucky law mandates that you and your spouse divide your marital property,...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Nov 5, 2018 | Firm News, High-asset Divorce
As a married Kentucky resident considering divorce, you may suspect that your spouse is attempting to hide marital assets from you in order to better his or her financial condition in your upcoming property settlement agreement. Unfortunately, asset hiding by greedy...
