The question on the table today is: "Can my child be educationally truant or educationally neglected if the child is not yet six (6) years old?" The answer is no. If you are being accused of educational neglect because your 5 year old child has excessive absences or tardies, then...
Can You Keep The House If You File Bankruptcy or After a Divorce?
Can You Keep The House If You File Bankruptcy? Can you keep the house if you file bankruptcy or after a divorce in Shepherdsville or anywhere in Bullitt County Kentucky? Of course, there are many options available including the ability to put together a plan spread across 5 years that...
Starting Over – Bankruptcy is Not an End. It is a Fresh Beginning
Bankruptcy is not an end, it is a fresh beginning. At the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates, PLLC, we help our clients to understand there is no shame associated with filing bankruptcy. Quite the contrary. The ability to file bankruptcy is one of the oldest legal consumer protections...
The Two Primary Options for Personal Bankruptcy
Did you know there are two primary options for personal bankruptcy here in Kentucky and across the United States? How does bankruptcy work and which option should you consider for your unique circumstances? Why Do You File for the Protections of Bankruptcy? When you file for bankruptcy in Shepherdsville or...
Common Questions About Protective Orders
What are some common questions about protective orders that our clients often ask? We thought it might be helpful to simply list some of these questions and provide a brief answer. It is important to note from the outset that the subject of a protective order suggests not only an...
Can I File a Custody Action for a Child?
We are often asked "can I file a custody action for a child in Kentucky? How does this work?" Custody may be sought on a non-emergency basis or on an emergency basis. On a non-emergency basis, the following people may file the initiating petition: a parent, a de facto custodian,...
Maintenance (aka Spousal Support) and Cohabitation
In Kentucky, the statute governing the establishment of maintenance (aka spousal support) and cohabitation is Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.200 and the statutes governing modification of maintenance are Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.180 and Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.250. Assuming that the parties have not entered into a separation agreement which properly addresses maintenance,...
Finding Hidden Income and Assets
Why is the art and skill of finding hidden income and assets important in a divorce or family law case? Relationship infidelity is a common reason why couples get divorced, but what about financial infidelity? Basically, financial infidelity involves someone’s failure to disclose facts regarding their financial issues to a...
Should I Still Hire an Attorney If I Think I’m Guilty?
We are often asked "Should I hire an attorney if I think I'm Guilty?" According to a recent global study conducted by the World Justice Project, nearly 50% of surveyed Americans reported that they experienced some form of legal issues within the past twenty-four months. Suffice it to say, the...
Are Parents Responsible for Their Child’s Crimes
Are parents responsible for their child's crimes in Kentucky? Although the goal of most parents is to foster a child’s spirit of adventure, curiosity, and learning, sometimes that behavior leads to mischief and potential crime. According to data provided by the Kentucky Youth Advocates, there were nearly 4,000 minors detained...