What do you need to know about filing bankruptcy chapter 13 in Louisville? What is chapter 13 bankruptcy? Why would one choose a chapter 13 bankruptcy filing versus a chapter 7 option? Most people consider bankruptcy to be one of the most negative and desperate financial decisions a creditor can...
What will happen in a DUI case in Shepherdsville?
What will happen in a DUI case in Shepherdsville Kentucky? If this is your first DUI, the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates PLLC will be able to help reduce the impact of this event in your life. You are facing a six-month driver’s license suspension, 90 days in...
Can You Keep Your House If You File Bankruptcy in Louisville?
Yes, in many cases it is possible to keep your house if you file bankruptcy in Louisville and work out a three to five year plan to get back on strong financial footing. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is designed for those who have assets they wish to keep such as a...
The Duration of a Military Marriage will Affect a Divorce in Kentucky
The duration of a military marriage will affect a divorce in Kentucky. Two of the most concerning issues in a military divorce include the division of retirement and continuing access to military benefits. There are several issues affecting divorce when it comes to these matters. You will often hear the...
Car Accidents at Intersections Can Result in Serious Injury
Car accidents at intersections can result in serious injury for those of us who live and work in the greater Louisville area. If you asked most people, they would probably tell you that the most serious injury accidents involving motor vehicles occur on rural two lane Kentucky highways, and that...
2024 Families in Transition Class Schedule
Here is the 2024 Families in Transition class schedule for Bullitt County Kentucky. Classes take place in Mt. Washington at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 155 Stringer Lane, 40047. Who is required to attend a Families in Transition (FIT) class in Shepherdsville, Mount Washington or anywhere in Bullitt County Kentucky?...
Criminal Charges Are Not the End; They are the Beginning!
Criminal charges are not the end; They are the beginning in Louisville and the surrounding counties. Have you been arrested or are you up against potential criminal charges due to a fight, DUI or some other event that recently happened? If this is the case you are most likely really...
Bankruptcy Was Uniquely Designed to Give You a Fresh Start
Bankruptcy was uniquely designed to give you a fresh start and a path back to a stronger financial future. There are many reasons why good people find themselves in challenging financial positions. In today’s rapidly changing world there are several factors that are putting pressure on the family budget and...
Am I Entitled to a Free Lawyer in a Custody Case?
We are often asked "Am I entitled to a free lawyer in a custody case in Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown or Louisville, Kentucky?" The short answer is not unless you suffer from a disability or are incarcerated. See May v. Coleman, 945 S.W.2d 426, 427 (Ky. 1997);...
Retirement Plans & Pensions in a Kentucky Divorce Need a QDRO – Qualified Domestic Relations Order
One of the most often overlooked issue in a divorce case is the issue of retirement plans and pensions. Retirement plans & pensions in a Kentucky divorce need a QDRO – a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. If you’re going through a divorce and either party has a retirement or pension plan such...