The months leading up to the choice to file bankruptcy can be demoralizing and stressful, but Kentucky residents in financial distress often look forward to the benefits of court intervention and a fresh financial start. One of those benefits is asset protection....
Month: July 2017
CFPB issues new rule regarding arbitration clauses
Individuals in Kentucky and throughout the country may soon find that it is easier to bring legal challenges against banks and credit card companies. On July 10, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new rule stating that companies cannot use arbitration...
Distracted driving: Always dangerous, always negligent
Distracted driving is always dangerous driving, no matter what. Many Kentucky drivers believe that they are safer because they use hands-free devices and do not text and drive, but that is not always the case. It is certainly beneficial when a driver puts down the...
Bankruptcy judge finds debtor did not abuse Chapter 7
Encouraging signals of growth in the economy aside, some Kentucky residents are still suffering from creditor harassment and in need of debt relief. Filing for bankruptcy is never an easy choice, and it can become complicated when considering how the options could...
Credit card payments could rise after Fed rate hike
Borrowers in Kentucky and across the United States are likely to see their payments rise following interest rate hikes announced by the Federal Reserve on June 14. Credit cards, home equity loans and adjustable rate mortgages all base their variable interest rates on...
Young worker injuries
Parents of Kentucky teenagers often feel positive about their children entering the work world. Those same entry-level positions that provide spending money and college savings can also result in a higher risk of workplace injury and fatality than adults in the field....
What to do if your baby’s birth didn’t go as planned
For approximately nine months, you navigated the emotional and physical ups and downs of pregnancy, eagerly anticipating the moment to come when you'd finally go into labor and bring your newborn infant into the world. Like many other mothers in Kentucky, your...