Family Law

• Divorce
  During a hearing of an uncontested divorce, the moving party must testify the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken and that there is no prospect for reconciliation. The proposed separation agreement the parties have entered into must be approved and made an Order of the Court. Again, in an uncontested dissolution of marriage, the parties have reached an agreement regarding all issues which are pending before the Court.
• Child Support
  In addition, the judge can award temporary custody of minor children, grant child support, require counseling and other treatment, or any other condition necessary to prevent future acts of abuse or threats of abuse.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  A divorce lawyer in Florence could advocate for the best interests of one party to a divorce during the property division process, including the splitting of marital debts. Additionally, legal counsel could work on one party’s behalf to protect their rights and negotiate for a favorable resolution during child custody hearings, as well as during spousal support and/or child support determinations. Finally, if necessary, an attorney could seek a modification to an existing divorce decree or related court order based on a dramatic change in one party’s circumstances after the divorce is finalized.
• Adoption
• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you are facing any criminal allegation related to the possession, distribution, or manufacture of illicit substances, getting help from a Florence drug lawyer may be crucial to preserving your future freedom. State authorities take these kinds of crimes very seriously, so you should not try to proceed with your legal defense without guidance and support from a qualified criminal defense attorney.
• DUI/DWI
  Police will often test your adherence to Kentucky DUI laws with sobriety testing. Although there are limited exceptions, do not agree to any mental or physical field sobriety testing. In addition, do not agree to any alcohol testing, whether it is breath, blood or urine, without first consulting with a Florence DUI lawyer. Do not talk to the police officer about anything other than your statistical data such as name, age, address, and birth date. Always be polite but do not furnish incriminating information, even if you believe it helps you.
• Wrongful Death
  Mr. Erpenbeck is a partner on the firm’s personal injury & civil litigation team. Greg’s primary practice area is personal injury, with an emphasis on wrongful death, trucking wrecks, and catastrophic personal injury claims. Greg also represents defendants in personal injury litigation. He regularly practices in Kentucky & Ohio.
• Traffic Violations
  At Busald Funk Zevely, we understand that life can become hectic, and sometimes changing your headlamp isn’t at the top of your priority list. We want you to be aware of the ramifications of the most frequently cited vehicle equipment offenses so that you can be prepared from the start. If you have any additional questions about the provided information, contact one of our traffic violation attorneys today.
• Sex Crimes
  Family and dating relationships have the potential to decline and the resulting disputes may end up in a courtroom. Remedies available to family members and members of dating relationships include, but are not limited to: seeking criminal charges, separation, or divorce. In addition, a party may seek a civil order for protection from domestic violence or abuse, dating violence or abuse, stalking behavior, or sexual assault. The person seeking protection is the petitioner and the person alleged to have committed domestic violence or abuse, dating violence or abuse, stalking behavior, or sexual assault is the respondent. A Florence protective orders lawyer could help in case involving this order.
• Burglary
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  In Kentucky, disorderly conduct can either be a Class A or a Class B misdemeanor, punished by jail time, fines, or both. The Kentucky Statute for Disorderly Conduct considers an individual guilty of 1st-degree disorderly conduct if an individual was “in a public place and with intent to cause public
• Drug Crimes
  The nature of your drug charges and the consequences they could produce upon conviction can vary significantly depending on the circumstances of your arrest and what you are charged with. Because of that, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to contesting drug-related criminal accusations, so assistance from legal counsel who know how to handle various types of cases can be essential.
• Assault
• Murder
• Identity Theft
• Homicide
• Shoplifting
  If you should enter a retail establishment where goods are placed on display and for sale, the merchant or his employees may detain you on the premises for a reasonable time for questioning if they have probable cause to believe that you have stolen or have attempted to steal goods for sale. Under such circumstances a police officer called to the scene may make an arrest for shoplifting even though the alleged offense was not committed in his presence.
• Hit and Run

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Once you begin your Florence workers’ compensation claim with an attorney and receive appropriate medical treatment (when you are not off work for any significant length of time), your claim typically will close within one year of the date of your last medical treatment and weekly benefits will not be an issue. If your injuries are severe enough that you are forced to take time off from work to recover, you will collect weekly benefits and your claim will close two years from the last date you received those benefits. You will receive medical treatment for your workplace injury and those expenses will be covered by workers compensation. You will also receive lost wages benefits as well as compensation for any permanent disability suffered as a result of your workplace accident.
• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Litigation
  The employment lawyers at Busald Funk Zevely, P.S.C. represent individuals and businesses with a variety of different employment disputes, including...

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Premises liability cases can be difficult to prove negligence. If you sustained an injury because of someone else’s negligence, schedule a free consultation with a Florence premises liability lawyer right away.
• Property Damage
  Motorcycle crashes cost riders in the country billions of dollars per year. There are direct emergency service costs, medical costs, property damage, lost wages, and so on. A motorcycle collision attorney in Florence can help fight for a fair settlement to cover these costs. Some of the expenses that might be available to you include...

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Whether you're suffering from a personal injury, charged with a criminal offense, or experiencing a family dispute, you shouldn't fight that battle alone. Our experienced team has been fighting for our clients since 1971.
• Auto Accidents
• Slip and Fall Injury
  A slip and fall injury lawyer in Florence could assist the investigation by reviewing all angles surrounding the case. That includes checking the conditions present at the time of the injury, the lighting, weather, the presence (or lack thereof) of warning signs, whether the premises complied with local building codes and safety standards, and any other details that might shed light as to what happened. Frequent causes of slip and fall accidents include...

Trusts and Estates

• Wills
  I am a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky and have been practicing law for 34 years. I am a partner with Busald Funk Zevely and have been practicing with the law firm since 1984. I have special expertise in all areas of family law, criminal law, adoption, wills and trusts, estates, and landlord/tenant. I truly believe my expertise in these areas assist me in making a difference in my client’s lives.
• Trusts