Debt is a common feature of the economic lives of many Kentucky residents. Credit card, mortgage and car payments are part of their monthly budgets. If someone dies owing money to creditors, legal procedures are in place to resolve the debt. Paying debts through your...
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Custody agreements and relocating with children
Child custody agreements can be complicated, especially when one parent has decided to move out of Kentucky. This is the situation that many parents face as they navigate the legal and practical challenges of child custody. The challenges of relocating with children...
The rise of the fathers’ rights movement in Kentucky
Often when it comes to child custody in Kentucky, the sole focus is on the rights of mothers. However, fathers have rights too. The court system continues to change as legal and child development professionals acknowledge the importance of the father-child...
What the court looks for in custody rights for Fathers
Kentucky law generally allows a divorce parent to have a relationship with their child assuming that it is in the child's best interest. As a general rule, the parent's gender is not a reason to deny custody or visitation rights. Therefore, the fact that you are a...
Can fathers get sole custody of children in Kentucky?
Although it is uncommon for fathers to get sole custody of their kids, it is not impossible. Fathers who are considering seeking sole custody have some important factors to consider. When do fathers have a chance of sole custody? If the home environment with the other...
The Kentucky probate process
When people in Kentucky pass away, their will needs to be probated before the underlying property can be passed to their heirs or beneficiaries. The probate process is overseen by the probate court and involves specific steps. Some assets do not need to go through it...
Handling a probate sale and the grief involved
Losing a loved one is difficult, but it can be even more overwhelming when that family member has left behind an estate. Navigating the probate sale process in Kentucky can be emotionally draining and time-consuming for those still grieving. From understanding the...
How To File a Deceased Relative’s Taxes
When a loved one in Kentucky dies, there are many issues to address. One that people sometimes overlook is filing taxes. It is still necessary to file taxes for the year the person died. For example, if a relative died in August, there is still a potential tax...