If you're involved in a civil lawsuit, you'll likely hear the term "discovery." You may know vaguely what it is from having watched legal-themed TV shows. It applies to criminal as well as civil cases. In essence, it's the disclosure of all relevant information to the...
Year: 2020
How to minimize the negative impact of divorce on your kids
If you're a parent considering divorce, one of your top priorities – if not the top one – is how it will affect your children. Some children are indeed negatively impacted by their parents' divorce, sometimes well into adulthood. However, many negative impacts are...
Changes to your divorce decree
When a judge issues a divorce decree ending your marriage to your spouse, the intent is for that order to be permanent. Nevertheless, life circumstances can change, making it difficult, if not impossible to live up to the obligations your divorce decree imposes on...
How can I avoid dog bites?
When dog owners are responsible, they enjoy constant companionship and affection. When dog owners are negligent, they put others at risk in the event their pet lashes out. According to Healthline, a serious dog bite can cause nerve damage, bacterial infection, bone...
Are you prepared to give a deposition?
Whether you're a plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit or other legal case (or perhaps simply have relevant information), you can be subpoenaed to provide a deposition. If your only familiarity with depositions is what you've seen on TV, it's essential to understand...
How car technology can save distracted drivers from themselves
Maybe you're car shopping after having your vehicle totaled in a serious crash. Perhaps your car has been repaired, but you don't feel as safe in it as you did before the accident. If you haven't bought a new car in a while, you'll find a lot of new safety features...
File for an EPO immediately to keep yourself safe
Protective orders come with nuances, and each type involves a court order against someone on the behalf of a victim of violence, stalking or other harmful behavior. Unfortunately, the Kentucky legal system is a slow beast. Lawsuits and divorces can last for months as...
Study: Existing safety tech could dramatically reduce truck crashes
Anyone who has driven a passenger vehicle on one of the interstates going through or around Louisville knows what it’s like to share a highway with 18-wheelers. It’s likely that you have had a “what if” question about those enormous commercial trucks at least flit...
Why co-parents shouldn’t fight over their kids’ belongings
Likely you and your spouse will be spending a fair amount of time during your divorce deciding which of the items you've accumulated over the years belong to whom and how your property will be divided. But what about your children's possessions? If you're sharing...
How can “nesting” help our divorcing family?
Going through a divorce is difficult as a matter of course, but going through one with children involved can be excruciating. Maintaining a stable living environment for your children during this tumultuous time may seem impossible. To help maintain stability for...
