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Trial Court Erred by Awarding 100% of Post-Separation Increases to Husband
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Thielmeier v. Thielmeier Case No. 2021-SC-0532-DG Jefferson Circuit Court Opinion by Lambert Date Rendered: December 15, 2022 Issue: Whether the family court abused its discretion by awarding husband 100 percent of the amount by which two marital assets increased in value during the two-and-a-half-year period between the parties’ separation and the date of the decree…
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Kentucky Supreme Court Overturns Court of Appeal’s, Upholds Circuit Court’s Modification of Maintenance Based Upon Changed Circumstances and Award of Attorney Fees.
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Mahl v. Mahl Case Nos. 2021-SC-0481-DG and 2021-SC-0487-DG Appeals from Jefferson Circuit Court Opinion by Bisig, Judge Date Rendered: April 27, 2023 Issue: Whether Substantial and Continuing Change in Circumstances existed Warranting Modification of Maintenance Award, and Whether Failure to Name Attorney as a Party to an Appeal of and Award of Attorney Fees could…
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Plaintiff/Petitioner Cannot Voluntarily Dismiss Action After Answer/Response Has Been Served; CR 37.02(3) Does Not Permit Sanctions Against Non-Parties
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Megronigle v. Allstate Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. Case No. 2021-SC-0196-DG Jefferson Circuit Court Decided by VanMeter, Conley, Keller, Lambert, Nickell, McTighe, and Reynolds Opinion by VanMeter Date Rendered: June 15, 2023 Issue: Whether a plaintiff/petitioner may unilaterally dismiss an action after an answer/response has been served. Issue: Whether a non-party can be ordered to…
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