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If you are planning to end a marriage that involves a minor child, or if you have a child that was born outside of a marriage, you may be concerned about how much child support you will receive. In Hardin County, the amount of child support you receive will depend on a wide array of…
Learn more about the basics of divorce in Kentucky as well as the timetable when a divorce petition is filed in this infographic. Click on the image to view a larger version.
When you make the decision to file bankruptcy in Louisville you will surely have a lot of questions that arise. One common question is whether or not your spouse is required to file bankruptcy if you do. Although it is quite common for spouses to file together, usually because they acquired debts together, it is…
If you have made the difficult decision to find relief from excessive debt by filing for bankruptcy in Louisville, there is a good chance that you may also be behind on your rent and facing eviction. When you file your bankruptcy petition the court will issue an automatic stay. The automatic stay typically prevents creditors…
HGN stands for horizontal gaze nystagmus. It is a type of involuntary jerking or twitching motion of the eyes, generally caused by alcohol intoxication. In Bradenburg, Kentucky, checking for HGN is one type of field sobriety test police officers use to determine if you are under the influence of alcohol. In the event that you…
Whether or not you should blow if a breath test is requested during or after a DUI stop is a common question. Unfortunately, it does not have a simple or straightforward answer. If you have been charged with a DUI in Elizabethtown and have a specific question about your stop you should consult with an…
Filing for bankruptcy in Louisville may lead you to believe that all of your debts will be automatically discharged. While this is the case with most of your debts if you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is not the case with your student loans. You must formally petition the court to discharge your student loans…
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is taken very seriously in the State of Kentucky with stiff penalties. Even a first time DUI has possible jail time. If you have been charged with a DUI in Radcliff and Elizabethtown, you need to get an experienced Radcliff and Elizabethtown criminal defense attorney to represent…
For most people, the decision to seek a divorce is not entered into lightly. If, however, you have decided that divorce is your best option you may now be wondering “how do I start the divorce process?” In Elizabethtown, the divorce process begins with the filing of a Petition. A Petition for Divorce is a…
Domestic violence was once a subject matter that was largely swept under the carpet – both by society and by the legal system. Not so in the 21st century. In fact, the pendulum has arguably swung all the way to the other side at this point. All too often an individual is arrested first and…
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