Am I still protected from domestic violence if the courts are closed? Yes. The entire state of Kentucky is in a state of emergency due to the novel COVID-19 virus. All non-essential business are closed, with essential businesses significantly restricted on how they...
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How is my child support obligation calculated?
A common question we get at the office, and sometimes at Food Fair buying groceries, is how in the world is my child support obligation calculated? How does the court know how much to make my ex pay me per month? How do I know if this amount is fair? Child support is...
The Impact of Road Rage in America
What Are the Causes and Effects of Road Rage? Causes: Busy traffic, bad or inconsiderate motorists and high levels of stress may cause a driver to exhibit road rage. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, men and those between the ages of 19 and...
Do You Have to Sue the Other Driver After a Car Accident?
You have read about what to do after getting into an accident to help your chances of physical and financial recovery. Such advice is beneficial whether you get into a major collision or a minor fender bender. Some steps you may wholeheartedly embrace, but perhaps one...
Study Says Seat Belts Can Reduce the Severity of Liver Injuries
Drivers in Kentucky should know that one of the most common car crash injuries is internal abdominal trauma. In most such cases, the liver and spleen are affected. While the spleen can be removed if necessary, the liver is a vital organ. This makes the latter a...
Coalition AIMS to Cut Traffic Fatalities
Many Kentucky drivers may be worried about the dangers of accidents when they get behind the wheel every day. One new coalition is bringing together safety experts, government agencies and private industry to work to eliminate fatalities caused by traffic accidents....
Study Questions the Effectiveness of Distracted Driving Laws
Lawmakers in Kentucky have yet to ban the use of phones by divers, but the results of a recent study suggest that such a law would have little effect on road safety in the Bluegrass State. The technology firm Zendrive used anonymized consumer data to find out how long...
How to get financially ready for a divorce
Prior to getting a divorce, it can be a good idea to review financial documents and create a financial plan for life as a single person. Kentucky residents and others in this situation could benefit by getting documents such as bank statements, credit reports and...
The Dangers of Driving While Bored
A lot of attention has been paid to drivers using phones on Kentucky roads and other locations throughout the nation. However, bored or inattentive drivers could be just as dangerous as those who are on their phones. Erie Insurance did a study involving 172,000...
How Parents Can Help Their Kids Get Through Divorce
When parents in Kentucky decide to divorce, their first thought might be how the end of the marriage will impact their children. There are many stories, both positive and negative, of how now-adult children dealt with their parents' divorce. By keeping some key...