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At 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 certain […]
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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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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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Effective July 1, 2018, Kentucky’s laws on custody and timesharing will change dramatically. From now on, at the start of any custody or divorce case, there will be a presumption that the parents should be awarded joint legal custody and equal timesharing in all cases. (Please see other articles on this website for explanations of […]
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16 Aug '17
Who makes necessary decisions for you if you have a heart attack, are brought to the hospital unconscious and are unable to speak to the doctors about treatment? What happens if you develop dementia and can no longer make reasoned decisions about your own medical care? One of the most important components of estate planning […]
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Effective June, 2017, the Kentucky legislature passed two new laws that help survivors of domestic violence, which, together, afford more protections for tenants with lease or rental agreements. One statute (KRS 383.300) sets out landlord-tenant type protections for a person who has obtained a valid emergency protective order, domestic violence order, interpersonal protective order, or […]
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Quietly in early April, with little fanfare, the Kentucky legislature passes a new House Bill (HB) 492, relating to temporary custody orders. New laws in Kentucky generally take effect on July 1st each year. The link http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/17RS/HB492.htm can take you to the actual statutory language. When parties who have children separate, and before they reach […]
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11 Apr '17
Some of the most common types of construction site accidents include the following: Falls from high heights: including roofs, ladders, and scaffolding; Electrocutions: from power lines and equipment; Injuries from falling objects: from cranes, lifts and buildings; and Vehicle related accidents. Many construction sites fail standard safety inspections, with the top violations involving the following safety […]
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Applying for Social Security disability benefits is an intimidating task for most people. It is important to complete the application correctly in order to receive any potential benefits. Before applying, you should consult with an experienced Social Security disability lawyer at the Clark Law Office. The qualified Social Security lawyers at the Clark Law Office […]
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02 Mar '17
When couples with children separate, whether they have been married or not, one of most important challenges they need to address is the schedule of how the children go back and forth between the two houses. Until recently, the courts normally called that schedule “visitation”. Some counties in Kentucky still refer to it that way. […]
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