Trevor W. Webb, Attorney at Law, LLC

04/08/2026

Good morning everybody!

Today, I wanted to talk to everybody about the very beginning stages of a divorce; specifically, what to expect from me when we meet. This isn't just info that you will need to collect for me, but any divorce attorney is going to need this information to get your divorce started.

1. Biographical information including full names and all prior names, /DOB's/SSN's/ITIN's and any other Numbers you can possibly imagine! Also, state of birth of each party, number of times married, as well as occupation and job title). It's best to condense this information into one place to give to your attorney. We are REQUIRED to disclose this information to the Court. Don't worry, I also obligated to make sure that information is protected when it does get filed.

2. Date of Marriage (as well as county and state of marriage) and Date of Separation. Remember, if you have children and are getting divorced, the sixty day wait period doesn't begin until your action is filed.

3. A detailed history of where the children currently live and with whom as well as every address the child(ren) have lived in the last 5 years.

4. A list of all court actions either party has had, in any court (and county/state where action is located) in the last 5 years. This could include civil cases, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) as well as confidential Juvenile cases, just to name a few.

5 If you want to SUPER be prepared for your divorce, whether it is Agreed or Contested, grab a copy of this form and begin filling it out for your attorney! https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Legal%20Forms/238-239.pdf

You see, that's a Preliminary/Final Verified Disclosure, we are supposed to be exchanging these in each divorce. Even if the parties agree on their division of assets and waive the exchange of this document, it is super helpful for your attorney to see this document filled out, because it helps us ensure that our understanding of your assets and liabilites is thorough, for litigation, or even drafting purposes.

In my experience, many clients dread this form. Even if the form itself looks scary, just start jotting it down in a notebook for your attorney so they can fill it out for you.

6. Run a credit report on yourself, these are free and readily available on most of our banking and credit account apps. You might find things you didn't know about. Remember, we are addressing ALL of the assets and debts!

Yeah, I know this seems like a lot of information just to get you started on your divorce, but if you are wanting to get that divorce filed quickly, having this information collected from the "get-go" will help you get there more quickly and efficiently.

Take a deep breath and just jot these things down as you have the time and head space. I know divorce isn't easy, but collecting this information will not only help you feel like you are making progress, but it will help me move your case along in an orderly fashion.

Have a good week, friends!

03/10/2026

How nice is it to see everything turning green again? It feels like a great time to leave winter behind and take in the changes that Spring brings us. I don't know about y'all, but I was pretty happy to be wearing shorts in early March last week!

Today I wanted to touch on a pretty important topic in a divorce/custody case....mediation. You see, many jurisdictions (Warren, Edmonson, Barren and Metcalfe included), mediations are often ordered before cases are given a final trial date. Inherently, this does involve extra cost to the litigants (the mediator doesn't work for free!), however offers advantages far beyond the up front costs of the mediator.

And don't be concerned about showing up in an empty, glassed in board room with a massive table, 2 attorneys shouting at each other, while you stare blankly at your soon to be ex spouse, that's just for TV and movies.

The first thing you may notice in your mediation is that you will do most of the talking (not your attorney). The mediator will want to get to know you, to learn about your case, and you as a person, to help craft the most personable outcomes possible. Your attorney will always be there to answer questions (at any time), and also be there to offer context of your case to the mediator, as well, as simply being there for YOU.

I believe this is important, because from the beginning, you are empowered to achieve your own result, without the court forcing its decision on everybody. It empowers the parties to resolve conflict on their own terms, and not someone else's.

The next thing you may notice in mediation is a lot of "down time" with your attorney. The mediator can only talk to one side at once, and when you're talking with the mediator that time flies, however when the mediator is with the other party, time seems to crawl.

This offers a great opportunity for the lawyer and client to not only continue preparing the case, but discussing all of the new information shared in mediation. This time and these conversations help me to continue to not only work toward resolution, but to continue preparing your case for trial, should mediation not resolve all issues.

I have been in so many mediations in which my client was pessimistic about the likelihood of resolution, and walked out completely surprised at the outcome. It feels great to see the looks of satisfaction and relief that my clients feel when they walk out of the mediation.

And let's be frank, sometimes mediation resolutions are still difficult, even when they are "good" mediation agreements. At some point, we may be forced to give up some things we wanted, just as the other party will, in order to allow you to have the ability to control your ultimate outcome. You might even realize how you saved money, all while controlling your own result simultaneously, and learn why the Courts would prefer us to at least attempt mediation anyway!

Sometimes, at the end of mediation, your case may not be fully resolved. However, resolution of divorce and custody cases via mediation is not an "all or nothing" prospect. Mediations oftentimes end up with partial resolutions, which still offer the participants with the ability to control as many outcomes as possible, because once the case it is given to the Court, the resolution is out of your hands. In these cases, parties with partial agreements might halve the amount of contested issues they are bringing to the Court to resolve. This may reduce the amount of time needed for further hearings, which could reduce the wait time for the hearing you need.

I urge everybody, whether the Court orders it or not, to at least attempt mediation wherever possible, and to keep an open mind as well. You'll be the star of show, and you'll be empowered to help maintain some control over the result of your divorce/custody case.

I wish you all the best.

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02/14/2026

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12/25/2025

The theme of this year has been clear....change. Last holiday season's message was one of gratitude and trust me, my gratitude for being able to serve clients only deepens as time passes.

I hope clients who are enduring change, endure it with grace and courage, because doing so will reap benefits in the end. Sometimes things get harder before they get easier, but so does life. Persevere, be consistent, stay stoic and humble; and the universe will notice.

My year started with a ruptured appendix and an uncertain first calendar year in business, and it ended with new clients, new friends, new colleagues and new relationships. The business I am building feels as solid as these relationships. I couldn't be more humbled by the trust my clients place in me during times of change.

We will all experience major life events that bring about profound personal changes. Reacting to change with patience and grace will help us ensure a better path forward.

Let us meet our friends and those less fortunate with compassion, and show respect and grace to our adversaries. Let's all move forward in 2026 and be the best versions of "us" we can be.

I wish you all peace and love during this holiday season.

Trevor

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11/03/2025

Wow, how time flies! I hope everybody is enjoying the cooler weather. I love driving to different courts in the Commonwealth during the fall.

I wanted to make a quick post about the end of the calendar year. I don't know about your careers but in the Family Courts, November is typically one of the busiest months of the year. We also feel the stress of the upcoming holidays (and open enrollment), among other things.

When things get super busy, it is important to step back, and practice mindfulness. Try to slow your moments down just a little. Meditate, hike, listen to music, cook (just a few of mine).

If we don't remain mindful, we tend to project those stresses on others, it's natural. It's OK! It happens to pretty much all of us from time to time. But those are life's teachable moments, right?

This can be true in a divorce case, a custody case, or even the attorney-client relationship (or any relationship for that matter). The more mindful we remain, the more self aware we become and the more we process our own stressors without projecting them on others.

So, don't forget a little extra self care and mindfulness in this, the most stressful month(s) of the year. You deserve it. We all deserve it.

Oh, and we all need to make sure we give each other just a little extra compassion and grace during these stressful times because isn't that what the holiday season is all about? I know I will be stressed at times, and I know you likely will be too, and its OK. Lets be on our emotional "A-Games" this holiday season.

I wish you all the best.

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09/11/2025

One of the children at BRASS made this for me. I want them to see that it is hanging on my wall, because it is very special to me. It is great! Thank you!

08/20/2025

Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending, and being a sponsor the Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. 's 45 Anniversary Gala. I cannot underscore the importance of this organization for some of our most vulnerable and distressed women and children in our community. Wherever you need me, my office is here to help.

I value each and every person that I meet within this organization and am grateful to be able to help. BRASS has amazing personnel from top to bottom and I am grateful to be able to help them when they need it. I hope you will become a part of the support network for this organization in any way you are able.

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08/14/2025

Hello friends!

It sure has been awhile since I made a law-related post. I'm going to go ahead and do that now. It is something I have been thinking about for the last couple of months, and it is one that I haven't seen touched on in a very long time.

I think one of the things that people who are in litigation, or considering litigation need to think about is submission....to the court. Submission to the Court vs. Weakness.

You see, for our courts to be effective, everybody, on both sides, no matter how right or wrong we are, we need to understand that submission to the court is something we carry with our presence into the courtroom. We don't show it with words, we show it with body language and action. We show humility, we show gratitude, we show that we are all willing to play by the same rules, regardless of the result. That is what keeps our Courts alive and effective.

Doesn't that make us look weak? I don't believe so. Despite our system being one that names our cases "Jane vs. John" as though it is a boxing match, submission to the Court doesn't mean we are submitting to our "adversaries" We are submitting to the understanding that the Court will resolve this, but we have to play by the Court's rules for everything to work, even if we don't like the result!

I believe that not displaying submission to the court (and believe me, the Courts can tell who does and who does not), turns out to be the the subtext in a lot of cases. It is the answer for a lot of litigants who feel like "the Court just doesn't like me" or "this is crazy, why does this keep happening"

So, if you hire me to represent you in your divorce or custody matter, I will model submission to a Court without modeling weakness. We can see how strength in character and submission to the Court can coexist.

Stay stafe and healthy friends.

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06/30/2025

I will be closed for business Thursday and Friday of this week. Everybody have a safe and fun holiday!