KENTUCKY AND INDIANA LAW BLOG
Blood tests vs. breath tests: A look at results
When law officers pull people over on suspicion of drunk driving, they may ask the driver to submit to a roadside breath test. Officers use devices as a way to determine the drivers’ blood alcohol content level, as doing so is easier than administering an actual blood...
Understanding Kentucky’s “look-back” period
A conviction for a single DUI is bad enough. However, plenty of drivers in Kentucky are habitual drunk drivers, and there have been people who have contended with second, third and fourth DUIs. For those drivers, the state recently made life a lot tougher. In...
Marital satisfaction study upends common divorce beliefs
It is commonly believed that spouses in Kentucky and around the country become less satisfied with married life as time passes, and divorce is often seen as the inevitable outcome when dissatisfied couples run into problems with money. However, the results of a study...
Finances during and after divorce
When Kentucky couples decide to divorce, they are often struggling with intense emotions surrounding the end of their marriage. In addition, they must also find ways to work together to resolve important issues such as child custody as well as the separation of their...
Saving or regaining driving privileges after a DUI
A DUI is a serious charge, and it comes with strong consequences. In fact, the first penalty occurs immediately, when the officer confiscates the driver's license.This can prove to be quite inconvenient. Thankfully, there are options that may help to expedite...
Financial concerns that may arise in divorce for older couples
With divorce on the rise among older couples, attorneys in Kentucky may be working with more clients who are concerned about protecting their retirement. There are several considerations specific to older divorced couples. For example, some people may not be aware...
How some spouses might try to conceal assets in divorce
During a divorce, spouses are supposed to reveal all of their assets and debts for the purpose of property division. Signs that a spouse in Kentucky may be attempting to hide assets could include taking money out of a shared account, showing a sudden interest in...
New marriages can strain co-parenting arrangements
Family law judges in Kentucky and around the country tend to favor co-parenting arrangements whenever possible because research shows that the children of divorce are less likely to develop emotional or behavioral problems when they spend time with both of their...
How older adults can manage the stress of divorce
People who are 50 and older have higher divorce rates than younger couples, and the stress of the process can take its health toll. Most older adults who divorce are between the ages of 50 and 64, but people also divorce in their 70s and beyond. Older people in...
Some of the top reasons for divorces
A study that was published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy suggests that views of marriage and the reasons people file for divorce are shifting. While in the past divorces were often prompted by such behavior as violence or infidelity, the study indicated...
