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What are the top benefits of choosing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Even in times of overwhelming financial hardships, most people want to avoid filing bankruptcy. For many, this is the last resort to consider and only after every other resolution fails. Wanting to pay your debts is admirable, but it also makes sense to explore all...
What is the most common reason for bankruptcy?
Among many myths surrounding bankruptcy is the idea that those who end up filing have somehow caused their own financial problems or made avoidable mistakes that lead to bankruptcy. That may sometimes happen, but the reality is that the vast majority of bankruptcy...
Surprising facts about divorce in the United States
Are you contemplating a divorce? Whether it’s just started to cross your mind or you feel that a divorce is inevitable, it may help to learn more about the trends and statistics surrounding divorce. There are a lot of commonly held beliefs about divorce that are just...
Can your child choose not to live with you?
You’re getting a divorce, and you want time with your child. You know that the court tends to try to split custody between both parents, rather than preferring one over the other. That doesn’t worry you. What you’re concerned about is what your child will request....
How do you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Kentucky?
When your debt reaches a point where you can’t pay all of your obligations every month, you will start to fall behind. Soon enough, creditors will send you threatening letters, try to repossess your vehicle or even file a lawsuit against you. Losing your vehicle or...
Why pay for underinsured and uninsured driver coverage?
Car insurance can be expensive, and many people resent spending hundreds of dollars for protection that they might not ever even need. You might wonder why anyone would spend extra money on adding additional coverage to their policy. For example, many people purchase...
Get to know your car insurance policy to understand your rights
If you get into a collision with another person, do you know how your coverage will apply to your insurance? Will your car insurance cover you if you’re hurt but the other party doesn’t have enough coverage? What will happen if your vehicle is damaged beyond repair?...
Why being aware of motorcycles on Kentucky roads saves lives
According to the Kentucky State Police Department, even though motorcycles represented only 2% of all vehicles registered in 2019, they accounted for 7% of the vehicles involved in fatal collisions. That is a staggering statistic, and as we all know, motorcycle riders...
Watch for the red flags of a dangerous driver up ahead
If you’re traveling in Kentucky, then you’ve probably seen your fair share of dangerous drivers. They may speed on the highway, cut you off in traffic or stick to traffic laws that aren’t shared between Kentucky and the bordering states. Do you know the red flags of a...
Can you get full custody if your spouse has a drug problem?
Divorce can be hard on children. It can damage their sense of family and connection with parents. The more contentious and unstable things become, the harder everything is for the children. Prioritizing stability and routine can make life easier on the kids. When...