No matter how well an owner runs a business and how much due diligence they exercise, contract disputes will occasionally occur. It may involve a customer, a vendor, an employee or a partner. They may accuse the owner or business of breach of contract and even file a...
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These red flags can lead to litigation
Binding contracts are the lifeblood of every viable business. Proper agreements can set the parameters of a strong business relationship with a vendor, employee and customer. Contracts not strategically drafted to reflect the deal's conditions can harm a business,...
Johnny Depp wins defamation case
The tempestuous divorce of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard captured the attention of millions. Heard accused him of abuse during their time together in her 2018 Op-Ed in the Washington Post, and a cover photo for People magazine showed her face seemingly bruised. Depp...
Kelly Clarkson’s divorce includes a vaccine agreement for the kids
The pandemic has impacted divorces in many. Early on, it was a mitigating factor that pushed some couples to divorce, particularly if the marriage was a new one. Now it's a few years later with vaccines available for anyone ages five and up. Nevertheless, parents may...
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are back in court
The fiery short-term marriage of actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has been fodder for countless headlines and social media noise. The couple, who began dating in 2012 and married in 2015, had a fiery relationship. The 15-month marriage ended in divorce and included...
Societal pressures can keep spouses in abusive relationships
Many believe that peer pressure or societal expectations are most oppressive during the teen years. This may be true for some, but expectations continue well into adulthood. It can come from their family, faith, or society, leaving people to feel isolated, ashamed, or...
Refinancing the family home may make sense during a divorce
The process of filing for divorce involves a thorough assessment of a couple’s finances. Depending upon the family’s circumstances, it may make sense to refinance their mortgage if one wishes to remain in the family home. In some cases, it may even be an arrangement...
Coparenting a challenge during a pandemic
Kentucky families with divorced parents face a variety of challenges. In the past, it usually revolved around parents managing the family schedule of pick-ups and drop-offs as well as maintaining clear avenues of communication with an ex-spouse. It has gotten...
Super-wealthy hiding assets from spouses using LLCs and trusts
The divorce of billionaire Texas couple Ed and Marie Bosarge made national headlines recently. This is common for the superrich when they divorce, but Ed Bosarge seems intent on leaving his wife of 30 years with comparatively little by legally hiding assets. Ed...
Is your tech-savvy spouse cheating?
Technology has changed the way we live, do our jobs and interact with others. Today it is common for spouses to Tweet, Snapchat, message, Zoom, or use some new platform. This connectivity is great for keeping in touch with friends and family and can make it easier to...