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Lisa L. Johnson
In a Kentucky divorce, learning how the state classifies property may help you understand how courts distribute certain assets. Knowing the difference between separate and marital property could protect your interests. This distinction often plays an important role...
A medical practice is not just an asset. It is a career, a professional identity and often the financial center of a family's life. When a marriage ends and that practice sits at the center of the settlement, the questions it raises are more layered than almost any...
After a double shift or a 12-hour rotation, the first thing you think about is not sleep; it is your kids. For many fathers in Kentucky, a demanding work schedule can feel like a liability in a custody battle. The very career that supports your family is used as a...
In Kentucky, there is a legal presumption that equal parenting time serves the best interests of the child. While this 50/50 starting point is the standard, certain family dynamics may require a different approach. Does your current family situation justify a...
You may have recently learned you have a child from a past relationship. That news can shift your priorities, and you may wish to become the legal father. In Kentucky, biology alone does not give you enforceable parental rights. Until you establish legal paternity,...
During your marriage, you and your spouse likely worked side by side to build your family business. You've shared the workload, celebrated successes and weathered challenges together. However, as you face divorce, one critical question emerges: who gets the family...
Family changes after divorce can raise hard questions about grandparents and custody. You may be wondering whether a grandparent can seek full custody and not just court-ordered time with your child. Kentucky law allows it in some cases, but very strict standards...
Dividing property can feel overwhelming when you own high-value items like yachts, artwork, or rare collectibles. In a high-asset divorce, these items carry both financial and personal value. You need to understand how Kentucky courts treat luxury property so you can...
Divorce can raise hard questions about money, property, and future plans. If you signed a premarital agreement before marriage, that contract can shape many of those decisions. When you understand how Kentucky courts treat these agreements, you can better prepare for...
If your spouse owns a business, debt often complicates property division. You may wonder whether those obligations can reduce what you receive in a divorce. In Kentucky, the answer depends on when the debt arose, how the funds were used, and whether assigning the debt...