Louisville Kentucky Legal Blog
Is paid family leave in the future for the U.S.?
Finding out you are pregnant can be a wonderful thing for your family. It is a joyous time where you get to plan to bring a new life into this world. However, if you work, you may start to worry about your finances as it nears time to deliver your baby. Unless your...
How does the civil court system work?
The legal system in the U.S. has two parts. There is a criminal part and the civil part. You probably understand the criminal justice system because it handles crimes, including misdemeanors and felonies. Things such as a traffic ticket also fall into the Kentucky...
Thinking about divorce? Watch what you post on Facebook
For better or worse, social networking sites have radically changed how many Americans interact with family and friends. According to the Pew Research Center, 69% of U.S. adults have Facebook accounts, and 74% of those who use the site visit it daily. For many...
What are the signs someone has a severe brain injury?
Kentucky residents who have been in any type of accident where they have hit their heads know that the brain can be an interesting thing. You may feel fine after getting hit in the head, only to discover that you have a serious brain injury or concussion several hours...
How can Kentucky prevent workplace accidents?
Kentucky employees are entitled to feel safe at work. In the workplace, safety is a priority. NPR explains how in 2017, Kentucky’s Occupational Safety and Health found that the state did not meet safety standards. In one serious case, the OSH inspector overlooked...
Establishing child custody in Kentucky
Kentucky became the only state to require default joint custody when the state legislature passed a new law to that effect in 2018. Under these guidelines, parents will receive equal legal custody and parenting time except in cases involving domestic abuse. If you...
The growing problem of nursing home neglect
A projection from the U.S. Census Bureau predicts that, by 2030, there will be more individuals over 65 than under 18. With more seniors than ever, nursing homes are becoming overcrowded and understaffed. The disturbing effect is an increase in elder neglect and other...
What types of protective orders are there?
In the event that you are domestically victimized, you may wish to file a protective order. In the state of Kentucky, there is a difference between protective orders and criminal cases. A criminal charge of domestic abuse is typically handled by the county attorney,...
How Do Child Support Payments Affect SSI?
It is a sad reality, but many American marriages will end in divorce. There are many factors that go into divorces of all varieties, but those which involve a special needs child often come with their own unique variety of stress. If you are going through a divorce in...
Kentucky Supreme Court overturns law enforcement immunity
High-speed car chases may appear exciting on TV, but you would not want to be one of the innocent civilians in Kentucky who have been harmed while criminal suspects flee from the authorities. Although the public's attention might be focused on the suspects attempting...
