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In Kentucky and across the United States, the role of fathers in their children’s lives continues to receive growing legal attention, particularly when the parents aren’t married. While married fathers are typically presumed to have legal rights and responsibilities regarding their children, unmarried fathers often face additional steps to gain the same recognition under the law.

When a marriage begins to fall apart, couples often face difficult decisions about the future of their relationship. In Kentucky, one option available to spouses is legal separation, which provides an alternative to divorce. However, many people misunderstand what legal separation really means and how it affects their rights, responsibilities, and future choices.

Life rarely stays the same, and when it changes significantly after a divorce, you might find yourself needing to revisit the original terms of your divorce decree. Things like custody arrangements, child support, or spousal maintenance that made sense at the time of your divorce might no longer reflect your current situation.

Filing a personal injury claim can be an overwhelming process, especially when you’re dealing with physical injuries and emotional stress. Whether you’ve been hurt in a car accident, a slip and fall, or another incident, understanding how to approach your claim is critical.

At our firm in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, we’ve seen firsthand how missed child support payments can place stress on custodial parents and limit what a child needs to thrive. Kentucky law supports strong enforcement measures to help custodial parents collect what’s legally owed. Still, enforcement isn't automatic. It requires effort, time, and legal support.

As prenuptial agreement attorneys serving Elizabethtown, Kentucky, we often hear from clients after they’ve been married for a while. Life evolves. Finances change. Families grow. And the original terms of a prenuptial agreement may no longer reflect the current needs or expectations of a couple. That’s when questions arise: Can a prenuptial agreement be modified? Is it even worth it?

At Caleb Bland Law, PLLC, we’ve helped many parents work through child custody matters, and one concept always guides these decisions: the best interests of the child. Kentucky law centers custody determinations on this standard, which means courts look at what will promote the child’s well-being, development, and stability—not what’s easiest or most convenient for either parent.

At Caleb Bland Law, PLLC, we approach estate planning with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and full disclosure. One of the challenges that families face during the estate planning process is dealing with hidden or undisclosed assets.

Divorce is a significant life change, and meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help you make the most of your consultation. The more organized you are, the better your attorney can assess your situation and provide guidance on what steps to take next.

Divorce often brings financial challenges, especially when one spouse has relied on the other for financial support. Spousal support, also known as alimony, helps balance the financial gap between spouses during and after divorce. Understanding the differences between temporary and permanent spousal support is essential.