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You might have friends who were pulled over, took a breathalyzer test and were promptly arrested and taken to jail for DUI in Bradenburg. Many people don’t think of refusing the breathalyzer until after getting arrested. Rather than figuring it out under the duress of a traffic stop, learn your rights and consequences now, before…
In the United States we depend heavily on tractor-trailers to move goods across town and across the country. Our dependence on big rigs means that at any given time there is an average of 600,000 semis on the nation’s roadways. Unfortunately, the pervasiveness of large trucks means that they are involved in a disproportionate number…
Reaching the conclusion that a marriage is not working is never easy. Typically, it takes months, even years, of trying to make the marriage work before either (or both) party decides it is time to dissolve the marriage. At that point, one party typically begins the divorce process by filing a petition and all additional…
Sometimes, issues arise in a marriage that make it difficult or impossible for the spouses to live together. The question then becomes whether those issues have temporarily damaged the marriage or if they have injured it beyond repair. Some couples decide to legally separate to determine the answer. Others already know and immediately move forward…
Ending a marriage is a difficult but sometimes necessary decision. Once you know that this is what you want to do, there are a few steps that must be taken. Kentucky is a “no-fault” divorce state. Historically, when a spouse would file for divorce, he or she was responsible for showing how the other party…
Once you file a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy in Louisville Kentucky, your case is assigned to a trustee. The trustee’s job is to oversee your bankruptcy process from start to finish. This includes investigating your assets and dispersing money to your creditors. The trustee essentially makes sure you are not hiding anything, and reviews…
In Breckinridge County, Kentucky, and anywhere else in the US, it may be time to consider filing bankruptcy if you are struggling to pay your bills and you seem to fall farther and farther behind. All too often people who could benefit from the protection offered by bankruptcy hesitate to consider bankruptcy as a solution…
Americans love their cars. Since the invention of the automobile Americans have had a love affair with them. For most Americans though the ability to drive is more than just a matter of a love affair with their vehicle, it’s a practical necessity. In many areas of the country public transportation is virtually non-existent. This…
In the days of old, a debtor faced debtor’s prison if he was unable to pay his debts. Thankfully, those days are no more. Instead, we take a more practical, and humane, approach to situations where a debtor cannot pay debts. In Kentucky, as well as other states, a debtor may file for protection from…
Divorce is never an easy process for anyone involved. It can be both emotionally and financially draining. Although most people focus on the emotional cost of a divorce, the reality is that there is a practical cost as well. In fact, one of the most common questions we are asked is “how much does a…
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