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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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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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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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For the first time in many, many years, the Kentucky legislature is making significant modifications to the child support statutes by way of House Bill 404. A lot of the adjustments to the Kentucky statutes have been needed for a very long time, as inflation and cost of living increased, without a corresponding transformation in […]
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16 Apr '21
We help children with personal injuries recover compensation for their injuries, and we also help protect the funds that they recover. We do this by creating a Conservatorship for the injured minor that is overseen by the Court. Specifically, we ask the Court to appoint someone, usually a parent, to serve as the Conservator for […]
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08 Jul '20
If the COVID news has you thinking about your estate planning (or the lack thereof), you are not alone. We field calls all day from people ready to get their affairs in order. We’ve quickly adapted to the ongoing situation. Some of our clients prefer to limit trips to the actual office. We regularly conduct […]
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24 Apr '20
One of the biggest challenges for families during this pandemic is how to handle timesharing. The Courts are keeping us informed, and the situation is fluid and changing. COVID-19 requires all of us to be creative to find solutions to difficult problems. The Supreme Court of Kentucky has issued an Order that provides as follows: […]
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