When people marry, there’s always a chance that they will eventually divorce. While the divorce itself may be difficult to handle personally, many people struggle the most when it’s time to talk to their children. Parents often try hard not to upset their children,...
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How does speeding contribute to car accidents?
Speeding is a major factor in many car crashes, especially those that result in fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly 10,000 people died in speed-related crashes in 2019 and that more than 25% of accidents involved...
What should I know about slip and fall accidents?
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and at any time to anyone. While you may think they are something that happens only to older people, that is not true. However, there are many statistics that will help you assess your risk better. The National Floor Safety...
Your military benefits after criminal accusations
Military benefits can ease the financial burden of housing, education and disability. To retain eligibility to receive these benefits, you must meet specific requirements. Repeat foreclosure, lying about medical conditions and criminal conduct are all behaviors that...
Outside support for military law issues
If you’re a military service member from Kentucky who has been notified that you are facing a court-martial or separation, it’s understandable that you might be feeling anxious, or even afraid. The outcome may have a significant impact on your military career and...
Legislature working to ease the burden on Kentucky prison system
Criminal justice reform is a prevalent issue in Kentucky politics as the overburdened correctional system achieves record-level spending and inmate populations. If the advocates for restructure succeed, the state could see a drop in prison sentences without a...
The potential role of USPS in identify theft
Identify theft remains one of the most common crimes in America. Millions of Americans have had their financial or medical information misused. Some have even been impersonated by people who committed crimes and ended up being the one arrested or sent to jail. What...
Penuptial agreements can protect ideas as well as assets
When matrimonial attorneys in Kentucky and around the country were polled in 2016, three in five of them said they were drafting more prenuptial agreements. What the survey did not reveal is that many of these prenuptial agreements were requested by individuals who...
Divorcing couples have options for the family home
For many people who are going through divorce in Kentucky, the family home is the most valuable asset they own. In some cases, the couple sells the house in order to divide the proceeds in the divorce settlement. In other cases, especially those where the couple has...
Divorce linked to certain personality traits
People in Kentucky decide to divorce for a wide variety of reasons. Couples may struggle with financial stress, separation, infidelity or addiction, or they may simply grow apart. However, there are some common personality traits that have been frequently linked to...