After a slow winter, the Court of Appeals has cranked up the production. There are a number of cases worth noting. Without further ado, here is the weekly Round Up: Monroe v. Wright, 2022-CA-001254 A fascinating case out of the Jefferson Family Court that practitioners will want...
Congress has passed a much-needed stimulus package; however, they failed to consult experts in divorce and family law. The package is designed to boost the economy, but it doesn't take into consideration the fact that not every family has two parents and their children living under...
Life has changed. But conflict has not. In the world of family law, we are the business of helping people navigate conflict. We at Helmers+Associates are still here and will continue to be throughout this crisis. The courts are largely closed. They are still hearing some emergencies,...
Forensic science is great for TV ratings, but not much else. A report released by the White House this week reveals the results of a study conducted by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). This study on the scientific validity of...
In the first open proceeding under Senate Bill 40, a new Kentucky law, the Jefferson County Family Court heard arguments about children mired in foster care this week. Wednesday, Judge Judith K. Bartholomew scheduled an evidentiary hearing for September 28, 2016, at 11 a.m. to...
You’re a good parent -- the type of person who would never to anything to harm your children. If anything, you might even be a bit over-protective. Despite all that, a social worker from Child Protective Services announces an investigation into child abuse or neglect in your...
Congrats to the new family! Any day with a successful adoption is a great day! ...
In over twenty years of practicing family law, rarely has a new client not said, “I just want what’s fair.” However, the details on a just result differ wildly in family court. When it comes to divorce, fairness - like beauty - is in the...
