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Lisa L. Johnson
Fathers, regardless of their marital status, have the right to be involved in their children's lives. In Kentucky, unmarried fathers can seek visitation rights to maintain a meaningful relationship with their children. Establishing paternity in Kentucky Unmarried...
When wealth accumulation and marriage intertwine, the dissolution of the union can lead to a web of financial intricacies. Thus, high-asset divorce cases have unique challenges that need specialized expertise. One such expert is a forensic accountant, who can be...
If you’re a parent who is anticipating divorce, it’s important to know that significant reforms aimed at creating more balanced and equitable systems for child custody arrangements have recently been enacted. One of the most notable legislative changes is Kentucky...
Divorce involves more than just ending a marriage. It is about untangling shared lives and treasures. In these situations, one of the most challenging aspects is property division. While courts can easily assess and split assets like bank accounts or real estate, art...
One of the reasons a father seeks paternity is to have a voice in his child's future. Paternity gives fathers not only the right to custody but also a say in major decisions affecting their child's life. However, discovering you're fathering a child doesn't...
When most people go through a divorce, they don’t have to deal with their ex any longer. But, if you have children with your ex, that’s almost certainly not going to be an option. With this in mind, you’ll have to find ways that you can handle your new co-parenting...
In Kentucky, just as in other states, the law acknowledges that unwed fathers do not have automatic parental rights and responsibilities and must establish paternity to gain them. However, a common misconception about paternity cases is that only the alleged father...
Property division is one of the many complex issues you must navigate after a divorce. You and your ex-spouse will decide how to split your marital possessions during this process. To prepare for this step, you should explore all options for settling a reasonable...
With significant assets and properties at stake, a high-asset divorce is already complex as it is. Nevertheless, certain circumstances can further complicate a high net worth divorce, which includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Assets in complex...
Some families can cope with transitioning to post-divorce life, allowing parents to collaborate and follow court-ordered child custody and visitation arrangements. Other times, the household can have unique circumstances that complicate their situation. In some...