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We are conveniently located downtown in "The 104 Building" at 104 N. 4th Street in Murray, Kentucky.
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Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Admitted to the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Calloway County Bar Association.
Issues associated with children often continue even after the divorce is final. As living arrangements change, parents may file for modification in child custody, visitation, and child support arrangements. We are committed to representing our clients in any necessary post-divorce modifications of child custody, visitation, or child support orders. We can also assist in enforcing child support or visitation orders.
Child Support
In the United States, nearly one-half of all marriages end in divorce and almost one-fourth of all children are born to unmarried parents. Therefore, the regulation of child support is an important social issue. Federal legislation and uniform state laws exist to make enforcement and collection of child support easier for single parents. In Kentucky, child support amounts are established by state guidelines based largely on the parents' incomes and the number of children. The court can deviate from the guidelines if there are significant reasons for doing so. Child support amounts can be modified if there is a change in circumstances justifying the change, such as an increase or decrease in a parent's income or cost of living, or a change in the child's needs.
Child Custody and Visitation
When parents divorce or when a child is a born out of wedlock, it is important to learn about the child custody and visitation options that are available and the legal standards that apply. Every family is different and each requires an independent look into how the children would best be served when determining custody and visitation options..
Adoption
Paternity
Spousal Support
The award of maintenance, also called “spousal support†or “alimony†is determined in the court’s discretion taking into account certain specifically enumerated factors set forth by statute. Some of the listed factors include the standard of living established during the marriage, the duration of the marriage, the age and health condition of the parties, the financial resources available to each party, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the party find appropriate employment and all sources of income available to each party. Maintenance may be either temporary, permanent, or for a specific amount of time.
Child Abuse
Dependency, neglect and abuse (often referred to as DNA) cases cover a broad range of issues regarding children. A dependency case can be brought for many unintentional circumstances such as a mental illness that prevents a parent from being able to care for their children. A neglect case can involve any number of acts or lack of action on the part of a parent that harms a child or puts the child in the risk of harm. Neglectful acts can be characterized any number of ways from medical neglect, failing to properly provide medical attention to your children, illegal drug use, or environmental neglect where a home is unsafe or unfit for children to live. An abuse case may address all types of child abuse including physical abuse, sexual abuse, or mental abuse. The purpose of DNA court is to protect children while parents are given the opportunity to better themselves and resolve various issues so that they can be reunified with their children.
Yes, in most cases. You can either hire an attorney or one will be appointed by the State. You can proceed pro se, but it is not an advisable course. We will answer your questions without obligation and without charge so that you can make that decision. However, generally speaking, many cases involve difficult legal and factual issues which can best be sorted out by an attorney who is trained in handling criminal matters. Further, without an attorney, the Police and Prosecutor are able to continue to build a case without you having someone to defend your rights. This often has long-term, irreversible and damaging effects on an individual's case. Let's be clear, the State Prosecutors do not have any concern for your well-being and are not looking to protect your best interests, they are looking to convict you of the crime you have been charged with. That is where The Law Office of Jessica Fox Flinn, PLLC, can help make the difference.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
DUI/DWI
Sex Crimes
Many sex crime convictions will require a lifetime of registration as a registered sex offender. Additionally, many drug convictions will disqualify you and your family from public housing and can affect your ability to receive government assistance for furthering your education.
Misdemeanors
Jessica Flinn is a native of Anna, Illinois, a small town in the Southern most tip of the state. She completed a bachelors degree in Zoology and a minor in Environmental Studies from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2004. Jessica then continued her education at Vermont Law School, and earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2007. Shortly thereafter, she joined the Chittenden County State's Attorney's Office in Burlington, Vermont working as a state prosecutor on misdemeanor and felony offenses.
Hit and Run
If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident and were not at fault, you may have certain rights to compensation. The Law Office of Jessica Fox Flinn, PLLC may be able to help you recover the costs of medical bills, lost wages, special equipment, long-term care, disability, and pain and suffering.
We provide personal attention and experienced legal representation in the areas of divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, criminal defense, DUI, personal injury and more. Clients can rest assured that their matters will be handled with a high level of courtesy, diligence and professionalism.
You have spent a lifetime working for everything you have in life. You should be able to pass the fruits of your labor on to your family and loved ones according to your wishes. The Law Office of Jessica Fox Flinn, PLLC, can ensure a smooth transition for your family when the time is necessary.
Wills
A Last Will and Testament, commonly referred to as a "Will", does a number of things, including naming beneficiaries, or who inherits a persons assets, and naming the executor, who will administer the estate. A will can also name the guardian of any minor children. A will can also include a trust for the benefit of minor children which can determine when and in what circumstances the child receives the money.
How does a parent prevent such a situation? By establishing a Testamentary Trust in their Will. A Testamentary Trust comes into existence only in a situation where the parent has children under a set age. Instead of gifts outright to the children, the parent names a Trustee who uses the money for the benefit of the children until the children reach a predetermined age. In many cases, the Trustee is empowered to use the trust money for the benefit of the child - to pay for living expenses and education expenses. In many of the Wills I draft, when the child reaches the age of 25, he or she receives a portion of the Trust Fund outright. Then when he or she reaches the age of 30, the rest is distributed. In the meantime, the Trustee is given the discretion to pay for college expenses, or other expenses. The terms of the Trust are in the complete discretion of the parent - including the ages of distributions, and the permissible uses of the trust fund for the children. The Testamentary Trust is a powerful tool to prevent the squandering of money by the parents’ children. It is also an easy thing to create - it does not come into existence unless and until the parent dies and the children are young. No special bank accounts or tax planning is required.