Nearly all families in America have that one relative who cannot seem to control the way they spend. They often spend large sums of money on questionable investments, frivolous luxury items or extravagant gifts for friends. When this is your adult child or another...
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Helping your child return to school after your divorce
If you and your spouse have separated or divorced since your child was last in school, they may be experiencing more than the usual anxiety that every fall brings. Depending on their age, they may not know how to answer questions that other kids, and maybe even...
Distractions from being lost can lead to crashes
Located on the south bank of the Ohio River, Russell is a beautiful place to call home. Many people enjoy coming to the area to spend time at the river and to take a scenic route. Unfortunately, car crashes can and do happen in this region. Along Seaton Avenue, in...
Search warrants make it difficult to prove “Illegal search and seizure”
“Police! Open up!” Those are the words that often are followed by people jumping out of windows, flushing evidence and running out the backdoor. To enter the residence, often a search warrant is required. Exceptions include the police being sure a crime is in progress...
How co-parents can keep their kids’ school performance from slipping after divorce
If the upcoming school year will be your child’s first since your separation or divorce, you’re likely concerned that their interest in school may suffer as a result of the changes in their family. If you and your co-parent can agree on expectations around things like...
Does your commercial lease protect you or just your landlord?
Leases are just contracts between someone who owns property and someone who wants to pay to use that property. While residential leases can be complex, commercial leases are even more so. A lease could last for much longer when it applies to a commercial property. The...
Impaired driving is still illegal, even under .08%
The standard for impaired driving is often described as .08%. This is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit. If you take a test, either a breath test or a blood test, and it comes back at more than .08%, the court is allowed to use the presumption of impairment....
Can either spouse file a claim for alimony in a Kentucky divorce?
Alimony or spousal maintenance can be an important part of divorces. Although it is more common than ever before for both spouses to work in modern marriages, it is sometimes more cost-effective for one of them to leave the workforce. If there is an aging parent who...
An introduction to estate planning for Kentucky residents
Estate planning is a topic many Russell, Kentucky, residents avoid, usually because it is strongly associated with end-of-life matters. We know thinking about a time when you are not around for your loved ones is hard. However, once you address estate planning, you...
How can unmarried dads establish their paternity of a child?
Becoming a father is less certain than becoming a mother. A woman has a direct physical connection to her child, while a father may have to make assumptions based on the date of conception and the relationship he has with the mother. Married fathers are usually the...