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Fewer couples are getting divorced in Kentucky. There has been a 25% drop in divorce since 2009. There has been an even larger decline in the number of marriages in the state. The state has experienced a 34% decrease in that category.

Filing for divorce has become quite common in Kentucky and across the United States. According to statistics from the CDC/NCHS National Vital Statistics System, there were about 14,024 divorces in Kentucky in 2020.

In a Kentucky divorce, the couples are often required to divide their marital/community property –assets and property acquired during the couple's marriage – between both parties equitably and fairly.

At Caleb Bland Law, PLLC, we have the resources to guide clients in business formation-related matters. Our knowledgeable lawyers are available to discuss your unique situation, help address your questions and concerns, and provide you with the legal tools you need to start off your company on the right foundation. We're proud to represent business owners throughout Elizabethtown, Louisville, Shepherdsville, Grayson County, and Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Disputes often occur when two or more parties are involved in a business transaction, contract, or agreement. Rather than going to court, there are other methods—including mediation and arbitration—that can be employed to settle such disputes peacefully and amicably. An experienced business law attorney can enlighten you about your options for alternative dispute resolution when involved in a business dispute.

Disputes and lawsuits often cost businesses a lot of resources, time, and unnecessary stress. Unfortunately, avoiding them may be totally impossible, no matter how carefully and transparently you may intend to run your business.

In an ideal business world, two or more parties who enter into a valid contract must fulfill their part of the agreement. A breach of contract occurs when a party to a legally binding agreement defaults on their contractual obligations. According to the 2021 Annual Litigation Trends survey, nearly 46% of litigations brought against companies were for contract disputes.

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or the elderly. However, only one out of three U.S. adults currently have a will or other estate planning document in place, according to a study by the Caring website in 2022.

According to a Wills & Estate Planning Study by the Caring website in 2022, about 40% of Americans without estate plans in place say the reason for their delay is that they “haven’t gotten around to it.” While it may seem daunting, estate planning should never be put off until tomorrow.

Recently, there has been increased awareness about estate planning for both younger and older adults. Creating necessary estate planning documents gives you peace of mind and ensures that you get your estate, financial, and end-of-life plans in order.