On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Apr 24, 2020 | High-asset Divorce
Divorce can bring out the worst in people. It is not uncommon to face divorce and find yourself unable to think of one positive thing to say about your spouse. Your instincts may not be to fight every step of the way, but you may still want to dish out rude comments...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Mar 27, 2020 | High-asset Divorce
Whether or not your marriage has hit troubled waters and divorce may be on your horizon, you should always be aware of your financial situation. Even if your marriage is not in trouble now, it might be someday, and your spouse may try to hide assets to muddy the...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Feb 22, 2020 | High-asset Divorce
As a result of the tax-law changes made in 2017, alimony and child support payments are no longer taxable for divorcing couples. Prior to the tax overhaul, some individuals had to claim their support payments as taxable income. For divorces finalized on January 1,...
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...
