08 Mar Past, Present, Future: Notable Kentucky Women in Law
For International Women's Day, we are reflecting on the Kentucky women in law who have fought for their place in the classroom, in the courtroom, and on the bench. ...
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01 Mar Marching to the Beat of the Court of Appeals’ Drum
March is here, and with it comes another edition of the Court of Appeals Round Up from your favorite Family Law firm. This week, we have quite a few Family Court appellate opinions for your perusal. Half of them were written by Judge Acree, which...
29 Feb Happy Birthday, JaNae!
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It’s Leap Day but more importantly, it’s JaNae’s birthday! Birthdays are a special event for everyone but they are even more significant celebrations when you only get one every four years. According to the New York Times, the odds of being born on Leap Day are...
26 Feb Read-In Challenge at Louisville’s West End School
In its significant commitment to diversity and community involvement, Helmers+Associates proudly took part in the West End School’s First Annual Black History Month Read-In Challenge! The Read-In Challenge took place on February 8 and was an opportunity for adult professionals, business owners, local politicians, and...
23 Feb Taking Notes: This Week’s Court of Appeals Round Up
This week, we're sitting up and taking notes on the KY Court of Appeals decisions. After last week’s snooze fest, this Round Up is full of attention-grabbing cases that have interesting implications for our own Family Court cases - and maybe yours, too. J.P. and C.P....
14 Feb A Valentine’s Day Playlist from Your Divorce Lawyer
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Valentine’s Day sometimes brings more heartache than heart-shaped candy boxes. But we’re here to let you know you’re not alone. We’ve made you a playlist of our top 20 songs to help you through the heartbreak this year. Click to listen on Spotify, view the whole...
09 Feb Daily Affirmations with the Court of Appeals: This Week’s Round Up
A mixed bag in this week's Court of Appeals Round Up, but all opinions affirming in the end. No reported cases and, to be honest, the results are predictable....
07 Feb Why Celebrating Diversity Should Always Be Considered a “Win-Win” for Any Firm!
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The conversation surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) remains at the forefront within the legal industry, especially after recent social justice movements and landmark Supreme Court decisions. This is why celebrating diversity can and should always be considered a “win-win” for your firm!...
02 Feb Court of Appeals Round Up
Lawyers, Lies, and Losses at the Kentucky Court of Appeals It was a light week up at the Court of Appeals. Only 3 family court cases, and none of them reported. If there is a week to skim the Round Up, this is it. Unless you’re...
26 Jan Court of Appeals Round Up
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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...