Getting a divorce can differ significantly across state lines in the United States. Each state has specific laws that apply to all divorcing couples, especially regarding financial holdings. Some states are community property states that allow for equal distribution...
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What to consider as a dad seeking full custody
If you are a dad who is looking to gain full custody of your child in Kentucky, it can be an overwhelming and confusing process. You might even look at winning full custody as an impossible task. However, with the right information and advice, gaining full custody is...
Why you shouldn’t take items before probate begins
If a person owns property at the time of his or her death, it may be subject to Kentucky probate laws. A probate proceeding verifies a deceased individual's will or otherwise determines how assets within an estate should be distributed. Generally speaking, you are not...
Does every estate need to go through probate?
You probably don't want to think about it, but if you are the executor of a loved one's estate, will you have to go through probate when that person passes? Not every estate in Kentucky must go through probate if the proper legal documents are already in place....
The benefits of a per stirpes estate distribution
A per stirpes distribution ensures that everyone who stands to inherit from an estate will inherit equally. This method benefits the children and grandchildren of the deceased estate owner. There are other facts about this type of inheritance that are crucial to know...
What are the common reasons people divorce?
A significant percentage of marriages end in divorce. The union might be a new one that doesn't work out, or it could be a long-term marriage that dissolves after decades pass. It's natural to wonder why so many couples enter into divorce proceedings in Kentucky...
Tips for fighting for custody of your child as a father
Although many cases involve the mother trying to obtain full custody, there are fathers who want to exercise their rights to their children as well. While it could be challenging, it's not impossible to win a custody battle as long as you have your information...
What happens if you die without a will
The state laws in Kentucky use a living will to determine how an estate gets managed after someone’s death. If a will doesn’t exist or can’t be found, then the deceased leaves their assets to be managed by the judicial system. Both probate and intestate happen after a...
The role of an executor
When people create wills in Kentucky, they can choose executors to handle their estates after they pass away. People should be careful when they choose an executor to ensure that the person they choose is someone who is both willing and able to handle the many...
Figuring out the best custody plan for your family
As Kentucky parents work on creating a parenting plan for their family, they will need to choose a custody split that determines how long their child will spend with each parent. While the 50-50 split, where the child spends equal time with each parent, is popular,...