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...
A Wrongful Death Personal Injury Claim in Louisville
What is a wrongful death personal injury claim in Louisville and the surrounding counties? Why is it important to be represented by an experienced attorney from the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates, PLLC in these cases? Wrongful death under Kentucky law occurs when a wrongful, intentional or negligent...
Louisville, County and Kentucky State Police DUI Checkpoints
December is a month of parties, holidays and festive celebrations. It is important to be prepared for Louisville, County and Kentucky State Police DUI checkpoints as our officers work to protect the safety of area streets and highways. It is important to note that Kentucky law carefully regulates Louisville and...
Common Misconceptions about Bankruptcy in Louisville Kentucky
An Experienced Shepherdsville Bankruptcy Lawyer Can Help You Bankruptcy is one of the oldest protections for Kentucky an United States citizens under federal law. Many people in Louisville and throughout Kentucky have the wrong understanding of bankruptcy. It is important not to let fear based on wrong perceptions or information...
Are the Percentage of Visitation and Child Support Linked in a Kentucky Divorce?
Are the percentage of visitation and child support linked in a Kentucky divorce case? Generally speaking, the amount of visitation is not specifically associated with the calculation of child support in a divorce case in Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown and all areas in and around Louisville,...