Entries by John H. Ruby & Associates

What Happens to Your Retirement Account During a Divorce?

By starting to save early, many people can develop a substantial retirement asset pool that enables them to be financially secure and lead a comfortable lifestyle in their later years. In general, retirement accounts are a significant asset for married couples as they age. Thus, if a couple decides to get divorced, both parties should […]

Playground Safety – Negligence on The Summer Playground

Nothing can bring parents more pleasure than to watch their kids happily run around on a playground, hearing their shrieks of joy while on slides and swing sets? However, as welcoming and appealing as they are, outdoor play areas present a serious risk to children of all age groups. There are various ways in which […]

Resolving Business Disputes Resulting From COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to insurance claims and coverage disputes, contract disputes, canceled projects, and supply chain disruptions, and these challenges continue to increase. Businesses that have suffered due to the coronavirus disruptions now have to navigate a new array of legal options, depending on their industry, financial state, and jurisdiction. At present, we […]

What Happens If I Can’t Pay My Child Support Because Of COVID-19?

People who have suffered financial losses due to the coronavirus pandemic should check whether they qualify for financial assistance. If you get benefits and/or can defer your mortgage payments or rent, you might be in a position to pay child support. Individuals who qualify for benefits can inform the unemployment office about their child support […]

How is COVID-19 Pandemic Affecting Parenting Plans?

While the novel coronavirus outbreak has had the most direct and devastating consequences for people’s health and the nation’s economy, it has also created some unique challenges for divorced parents. Some co-parents are anxious about their child’s well-being because they believe the custodial parent or their new partner may not be taking adequate precautions to […]

Helping the Community During The Coronavirus Shutdown

Covid-19 is an invisible foe that has invaded our lives and is continuing to cause devastation. People have been forced to make drastic changes to their lifestyle and their ability to work, study and play is severely curtailed. Vulnerable segments of the population are the worst hit by the crisis, and this where the communities […]

Teen Drivers and Distracted Driving

When a vehicle driver engages in an activity that is unrelated to the actual operation of the car, it is known as distracted driving. Using mobile devices when driving and other distracting activities fall within the realm of distracted driving. In several studies, it has been shown that distracted driving represents a serious issue among […]

Can I Modify My Child Support in KY?

Child support payments are meant to cover the expenses associated with raising a child after the parents get divorced. A non-custodial parent who is required to pay child support generally cannot shirk their responsibility for any reason. At the same time, a child support order is certainly not set in stone. It can be modified […]