The decision to divorce your spouse could have a long-term impact on your life. Your family, your children and even mutual friends may feel the collateral effects of your changing relationship. Considering the weight of such a decision, you probably want to feel...
Year: 2021
Did your crash fracture your skull?
Getting into a car crash will almost certainly guarantee you will have to deal with injuries in the aftermath. Head, neck and back injuries often make up the bulk of the most common ones, but skull fractures do not often rank high when people are thinking about the...
Does your child need counseling after a dog attack?
When dogs bite, they often leave victims with catastrophic injuries. Regrettably, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs are more likely to attack children than adults. The injuries children suffer may go beyond bodily damage. From a clinical...
The correlation of emotional health and physical recovery
An unexpected and traumatic accident may leave victims dealing with pain and uncertainty. Life-changing injuries can completely alter a person's life including the way they move, think and feel. Even as people adjust to their disability the emotional effects may...
Weathering the storm: Finances after divorce
Coming away from divorce allows people the opportunity to reassess their life and regain independence. It also means taking responsibility for financial obligations and an adjustment to managing everything alone. Because divorce impacts finances, spending cautiously...
What makes civil cases in the United States unique?
The American justice system separates criminal law from civil legal actions. It may surprise you to know that this is not true in all of the rest of the world. The American Bar Association explains that there are parts of the world where a single court case can...
Who are the most common victims in traffic crashes?
Car accidents happen at an alarming rate in Kentucky and across the country. Despite recent advances in vehicle safety, accidents also remain a leading cause of both injury and death for Americans. The individuals who ultimately become victims in traffic crashes,...
Federal rules on the qualifications of an expert witness
Sometimes, the facts in a case are technical or specialized and the lay person does not understand. If the judge or jury needs to have the facts explained by a professional, then either party may call in an expert witness to provide the information. However, the...
Is it time to review your child support order?
If you are a divorced parent, you know how quickly life can change. While your original child support order may have worked in the beginning, your children’s needs are sure to evolve as they grow. Over time, you may find yourself trying to do more with less. From a...
How can I lessen the impact of divorce on my kids?
According to U.S. News & World Report, certain factors increase the negative impact on children of divorce. While divorce is in your best interest when you and your spouse are unable to exist amicably, it can still affect children, both in the short and long-term....
