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Unlike other states, Kentucky has no presumption of a child going to either parent in the event of a divorce. Rather, Kentucky uses a “best interest of the child” standard when determining legal custody of children. The presumption in Kentucky courts is that parents who are separated will exercise joint legal and physical custody of […]
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Parental alienation is a strategy whereby one parent intentionally expresses to the child unjustified negativity regarding the other parent in order to damage the child’s relationship with the other parent. This scenario can commonly occur following a divorce. Parental alienation is a form of abuse and is not in the best interest of the child. […]
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Kentucky has a no-fault workers’ compensation system, but when an employee is injured due to an employer’s safety violations, additional workers’ compensation benefits become available in the form of a “safety penalty”. When an accident is caused by the intentional failure of the employer to comply with a specific statute or administrative regulation, the employee’s […]
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Members of the Kentucky Public Pensions plan who receive disability benefits from the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) can have their disability benefits discontinued. The KPPA contracts with a Managed Medical Review Organization (MMRO) for the administration of disability retirement claims. The MMRO sometimes contacts members to determine if they still meet the requirements for […]
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04 May '22
Many people know that prenuptial agreements can be used to identify premarital assets and prevent them from becoming marital assets. However, there are several other benefits to executing a prenuptial agreement before getting married. One lesser-known benefit of having a prenuptial agreement is that it can limit an individual’s debt liability. A prenuptial agreement can […]
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08 Apr '22
The most common real estate litigation involves a breach of contract. One party typically claims that another party has failed to perform according to the terms of the parties’ agreement. At the Clark Law Office, we have decades of experience helping people resolve real estate disputes. There are several typical breach of contract issues involving […]
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03 Nov '21
The Fayette County Bar Association has awarded Bennett Clark with the Henry T. Duncan Award. This honor is awarded to an attorney whose integrity, leadership and professional conduct exemplify the high ethical and professional standards of the legal profession. Bennett grew up in Lexington and graduated from University High School. He then went to the […]
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13 Sep '21
Suffering an injury at work can change your life dramatically. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is often necessary to recover the money you need to cover your basic living expenses. The attorneys at Clark, Cornett, and Smith are committed to helping injured workers. Feel free to call us at (859) 219-1280 to discuss your claim. […]
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At the Clark, Cornett, and Smith, we work with owners of small businesses who are selling or buying a business. We are committed to helping business owners navigate the complicated forms and terms so that they can understand the process. Many business sales involve an asset purchase agreement. When a buyer only wishes to purchase […]
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