Kentucky Family Law, and the Judges here in Bullitt County and throughout the Louisville region are guided by the principle that child custody and visitation plans should be based upon the best interests of the child(ren). Kentucky law has clearly established a rebuttable presumption that it is in the best...
Wrongful Death from a Drunk Driver
What should you and your family do if you have lost a family member in an accident resulting in their wrongful death from a drunk driver? It may surprise you to learn that alcohol was only involved in 3% of the motor vehicle accidents in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky...
What Can a DUI Attorney Do For Me (that I can’t do for myself)?
DUI lawyers in Kentucky are often asked, “What can a DUI attorney do for me that I can’t do for myself?” My name is John Schmidt, and after more than 25 years of experience as a DUI and criminal defense attorney based in Shepherdsville, I can tell you there is...
Military Retirement Property Division Under USFSPA
Under the “Uniform Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act” (USFSPA), each state (including Kentucky) is allowed to treat “disposable retirement pay” as marital property according to each state’s law. How will military retirement property division occur in a Kentucky divorce? Generally speaking, a former spouse may receive up to 50% (or...
Injury from a Parking Lot Accident
Have you suffered an injury from a parking lot accident in Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Spencer, Shelby, or Oldham County in Kentucky? Many people are surprised by the injuries they receive from a car accident at slow speeds in and around our stores, restaurants, and sports facilities. Pedestrians are especially at...
Theft of Property Above $500 in Value in Kentucky is a Felony
Did you know that theft of property above $500 in value in Kentucky is a felony punishable by a fine of up to twice the value of the goods or $10,000, whichever is higher, and a prison sentence of 1 to 5 years? This Class D Felony Charge also applies...
Relocation with Children after a Divorce in Kentucky
Can I take my child(ren) and move away from the Louisville area, to another state, or even out of the United States? Kentucky family law provides extensive protections for our children, as well as the rights of each parent. Relocation with children after a divorce in Kentucky requires specific legal...
Do You Have a Valid Personal Injury Case?
Do you have a valid personal injury case in Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown, or Louisville, Kentucky? How do you know if you have a valid personal injury claim? My name is John Schmidt, and after more than 25 years of experience as an attorney based in...
Criminal Defense for Domestic Violence or Restraining Order Violations
Are you searching for an experienced Shepherdsville attorney for criminal defense for domestic violence or restraining order violations? Whenever Kentucky law enforcement officers are called to the scene of a domestic disturbance, argument, or fight, they are usually required to take one of the parties involved into custody, regardless of...
Modifications to a Divorce Decree or Support Order
The only constant in life is change, and changes in your own life circumstances, that of a former spouse, or the lives of your children may warrant modifications to a divorce decree or support order in Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown, or Louisville, Kentucky. The request may...