Family Law

Is Collaborative Divorce for Me?

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:01 -0400

Practicing Gratitude During Divorce Process

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:02 -0500

Spring Cleaning after a Divorce: Having a Fresh Start after a Finalized Divorce

Hillary A. Hunt — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:00:03 -0400

Spring-time brings that feeling of happiness and new beginnings. A traditional start to that new beginning is spring cleaning! Spring cleaning gives people a fresh new feeling to tackle the impending seasons ahead and start anew. Whether you are cleaning out your house—or cleaning up your life after a divorce—allow those spring showers to wash ...

Is Collaborative Divorce for Me?

Mark A. Ogle — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:04 -0400

Collaborative Divorce is gaining popularity across the Commonwealth and the U.S and an alternative to the traditional divorce process. It focuses on cooperation, open communication, and finding a mutually beneficial solution for both parties. It is a fantastic option for couples who want to avoid litigation and desire an amicable divorce ...

Practicing Gratitude During Divorce Process

Hillary A. Hunt — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:05 -0500

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it makes you stop and think about what you are grateful for this season. For me, I’m thankful for my family, my friends, my job, and all the blessings that rain down on me. But, if I dwelled on only the bad, I would not be able to see those blessings through the trials of life. The same can be said in the divorce ...

Hello, Summer. Goodbye, Conflict: Tips on Having a Conflict-Free Summer Visitation

Hillary A. Hunt — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:06 -0400

With summer right around the corner, I can already smell the fresh-cut grass and sunscreen. I can hear the cracks of a baseball against the bat and kids laughing in the yard. And I can see sun shining days and chalk drawings on the sidewalks. But with that childhood, summer freedom, comes—for parents—stress. Often, parents must balance work ...

Litigating Family Law Claims: “Who Ya Gonna Call?”

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:00:07 -0500

As many of you know, I began my legal career in Eastern Kentucky. I have fond memories of the people of that region, the incredible landscape, and my early days as an attorney. Those days included three trials defending clients accused of murder and three trials prosecuting accused murderers. I think of that time as my John Grisham years, often facing ...

OHIO CUSTODY EVALUATION PROCESS | REVISED EFFECTIVE 9/1/22

Michael D. McNeil — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:08 -0400

The Ohio Supreme Court has approved a new rule establishing specific requirements for custody evaluations in child custody cases. The new standards are effective September 1, 2022. The qualifications and responsibilities of a custody evaluator are clearly defined by this new rule.

Under the new rule, a custody evaluator must complete a 40-hour ...

Family Law Arbitration in Kentucky: Current Case Law

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:09 -0400

In Kentucky, the right of litigants to contract for settlement of claims by arbitration is guaranteed by Section 250 of the Kentucky Constitution:

It shall be the duty of the General Assembly to enact such laws as shall be necessary and proper to decide differences by arbitrators, the arbitrators to be appointed by the parties who may choose that ...

Third-Party Joinder For Property Claims In Actions For Dissolution Of Marriage

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:10 -0400

More and more, Kentucky family courts are called on to determine when their statutory mandate to identify and equitably divide marital assets[1] requires third-party joinder.[2] Divorcing parties often are sole or joint owners of a businesses, trustees, and beneficiaries of a family trust, or just less than candid about their interest in property ...

Family Law Arbitration: Unlawful Delegation of Judicial Power?

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:00:11 -0400

During family law arbitration presentations, the most frequently asked question is whether settling family law claims using arbitration would be an unlawful delegation of judicial power. Save for a lapse in concentration during a recent Brown Bag seminar hosted by the Louisville Bar Association, I have consistently contended applicable case law ...

What You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You

Michael D. McNeil — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:12 -0400

Now, more than ever, social media use is a critical factor in many divorce and family law cases. In fact, careless or irresponsible use of social media frequently takes center stage in contested cases. With that in mind, consider the following social media guidelines:

Don’t discuss your divorce or family law matter on social media. Discourage your ...

Family Law

Is Collaborative Divorce for Me?

Practicing Gratitude During Divorce Process

Spring Cleaning after a Divorce: Having a Fresh Start after a Finalized Divorce

Is Collaborative Divorce for Me?

Practicing Gratitude During Divorce Process

Hello, Summer. Goodbye, Conflict: Tips on Having a Conflict-Free Summer Visitation

Litigating Family Law Claims: “Who Ya Gonna Call?”

OHIO CUSTODY EVALUATION PROCESS | REVISED EFFECTIVE 9/1/22

Family Law Arbitration in Kentucky: Current Case Law

Third-Party Joinder For Property Claims In Actions For Dissolution Of Marriage

Family Law Arbitration: Unlawful Delegation of Judicial Power?

What You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You

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