Entries by John H. Ruby & Associates

How Long Does a Divorce Take in Kentucky?

When spouses decide that they are ready to go their separate ways, they often want to get the process over with as quickly as possible. In Kentucky, the time that it takes for a divorce to become final will vary depending on several factors. However, the state does impose a waiting period, and there are […]

Do I Have a Slip and Fall Case?

Most people have slipped or tripped and fallen at some point in their lives. These accidents can range from a minor embarrassment to something that causes severe and life-altering injuries. Occasionally, a slip and fall accident will occur on another person’s property. If this happens due to the carelessness or negligence of the property owner, […]

How To Avoid Distracted Driving

You have probably heard the statistics on distracted driving and swore that you would never allow it to happen to you. The problem is that even excellent drivers with the best intentions can find themselves distracted on the road for just a few seconds. Unfortunately, diverting your attention from the road for any amount of […]

Six Things Drivers Do That Can Lead to Accidents

As a motorist, it’s important to understand the leading causes of accidents so you can better protect yourself on the road. Although you can’t control the actions of other drivers, it never hurts to increase your awareness and defensive driving skills. Here are six of the leading causes of serious car accidents as outlined by […]

Creating a Parenting Plan

One of the most difficult elements of a divorce settlement for parents who are separating is the creation of a parenting plan. These plans, which are not just reserved for divorcing couples, but all parents who are not living together, outline the basics of child care, custody, and decision making, and are enforceable once they are entered […]

Divorce and the Holidays

According to experts, most couples avoid divorcing before or during the holidays for the sake of their children. For those who are divorced, the holidays can be a painful reminder of that separation and of one’s lack of partner, and may perhaps generate a lot of stress, tension, and emotion regarding the person with whom […]

Holiday Driving – Car Accidents and the Holidays

While the holiday season may be the jolliest time of year, it can also be the most dangerous for those on the road, with statistics showing that car accidents surge over the holiday periods. The rise in traffic accidents is contributed to intoxicated drivers, more drivers on the road in unfamiliar places, long-distance and nighttime driving, and […]

What Are The Economic Impacts of A Divorce?

There’s no doubt that divorce impacts the financial lives of both spouses in a big way. Whereas the couple once pooled their money together to meet household and child-rearing expenses, they must now support two households on the same income. According to a recent report from the United States Census Bureau, the divorce rate in […]