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14 Apr You May No Longer Share a Life, But You Need to Share a Calendar

Posted at 16:43h in Helmers Blog

Coordinating schedules as parents is always important. During a separation and subsequent divorce, it becomes even more critical for co-parents to quickly and efficiently establish access to their children's calendar of events so that they may track school, extracurriculars, and medical appointments. Also important is...

18 Feb Let the Judge be the Angel on your Shoulder

Posted at 12:42h in Helmers Blog

Often it is not what you say, but how you say it. Ever had words come out of your mouth and realize as you’re saying them that you wish you had rephrased? Multiple times a day? We all have these moments, especially when emotions are...

24 Jan Friday Funny – Superhero Edition

Posted at 19:44h in Helmers Blog

27 Apr Kentucky Enacts Major Change in Custody Laws

Posted at 10:10h in Custody, Divorce, Helmers Blog

On April 26, 2018, Governor Matt Bevin signed a law which significantly changed the laws related to child custody determination. Amid the conflict on other political issues, this legislation flew below the radar. The new law creates a presumption of joint custody and equal parenting...

03 Nov Divorcees, take note — Tax deductions on alimony payments may end

Posted at 12:32h in Divorce, Helmers Blog, Support

Goucho Marx said, “Alimony is like buying hay for a dead horse.” We're not sure we agree with that. But if the GOP tax reform bill passes as written, folks may be paying taxes on that dead horse's hay. One provision of the Republican tax reform bill,...

17 Mar Friday Funny – Pot o’ Comedy Gold Edition

Posted at 10:16h in Helmers Blog

22 Sep Evidence Doesn’t Lie … Or Does It?

Posted at 16:39h in Divorce, Helmers Blog, Personal Injury

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...

25 Aug Sunlight on the Dark Side of Foster Care

Posted at 13:02h in Foster Care, Helmers Blog

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...

12 Aug Gimme the keys please, Dad…

Posted at 11:04h in Driver Safety, Helmers Blog

Here at Helmers+Associates, our firm family is about to have our first teen driver. Beyond dealing with the typical parental nerves, there are some hard facts to consider when handing your highschooler the keys. Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers. Despite...

14 Jul CPS just knocked on your door…

Posted at 15:07h in Helmers Blog

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...