http://www.wlky.com/news/local-news/louisville-news/court-to-decide-if-spousal-privilege-can-be-invoked-for-same-sex-couples/-/9718340/20452184/-/157q3yh/-/index.html Even if Kentucky doesn’t recognize their marriage, they are married in another state and it will come down to whether or not the Court here will allow one spouse to testify against another spouse when she has invoked spousal privilege. If they were a opposite sex married couple the court would have to allow … Continue reading Ky Same-sex case to be a landmark
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DOMA struck down
Today, the US Supreme Court has ruled that DOMA (The Defense of Marriage Act) is unconstitutional and that married couples of any gender are entitled to the same protections as to opposite sex married couples. http://templatelab.com/supreme-court-us-vs-windsor/ Of course, Kentucky has an amendment which bans same sex marriage, so that will have to be addressed next. … Continue reading DOMA struck down
Same-Sex bankruptcy case
In light of the ongoing US Supreme Court cases regarding marriage, I thought should talk about a case I have that is ongoing. I represent two gentlemen who were married in New York and filed bankruptcy in Louisville Kentucky. After briefs, motions and hearings, my clients have the only same-sex marriage that is currently recognized … Continue reading Same-Sex bankruptcy case
Louisville Magazine Award
For my first blog post, I thought I would say how excited I was to have the last twelve months beginning and ending with being listed as one of the top lawyers in Louisville by Louisville Magazine. I was previously listed as one of the top bankruptcy attorneys in Louisville by Louisville Magazine in 2008. … Continue reading Louisville Magazine Award
Top Lawyer Award
Shannon Fauver has recieved her 4th and 5th award from Louisville Magazine for being one of the Top Lawyers in Louisville.