A lot of people in Kentucky will tell you that there are tricks to getting what you deserve out of a divorce, such as how to fill out the forms and what information to share and withhold from the court. However, an experienced attorney can tell you which forms are actually necessary and unnecessary, how
Planning for your family’s future involves a lot more than just writing a will. It can include an estate management plan, the creation of trusts as well as decisions as to who will get power of attorney in case you become unable to make your own decisions at any point. We at Smith, O’Toole &
When law enforcement pulls you over, it is overwhelming. Your heart may be racing and your head filled with a myriad of thoughts as the officer approaches your vehicle. If the officer suspects you have been drinking and driving, he or she could ask you to take a roadside breath test. Officers use these devices
When your marriage ends, child custody is likely the biggest among many pressing concerns. Where and with whom will your children live after the divorce? If you are not married to your child’s other parent, you may worry about receiving custody and visitation and protecting your parental rights. In 2018, Kentucky became the only state
A fairytale wedding day does not guarantee a long and happy marriage. While the divorce rate in the U.S. has held steady over the past few years, it is still sobering to note that half of all marriages will end in divorce. When you and your spouse cannot see eye to eye and divorce looms,
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