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John H. Ruby & Associates is conveniently located in the east end of Louisville, Kentucky at the corner of Breckenridge Lane and Taylorsville Road and serves clients in Jefferson County, Oldham County, and surrounding counties.
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2950 Breckenridge Lane
Suite 13
Louisville, KY 40220-1462
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Phone: 502.373.8044
Fax: 502.459.4277
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What Happens to Debts after You Pass?
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesWhen you think about planning your estate, you probably consider the ways that the property you own and other assets in your name will be distributed among your loved ones. If you’re like most people, however, you might not have considered how your debts will be handled after your death. Read on to learn how […]
Grey Divorce on the Rise
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesOver recent years, divorce rates across the country have been declining, except for divorces among one select group: people over 50. According to one study, 25% of all those going through a divorce are over 50 and 10% are over 64. Below, learn about why divorce rates are on the rise among those entering their […]
How Will Separation or Divorce Affect Your Estate Plan?
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesWhen you’re in the midst of a divorce or separation from your spouse, you have a lot to think about, and what will happen to your property should you pass away suddenly may not be in the front of your mind. However, if it is important to you that your property passes to your children […]
Why Making Your Own Will Could Be a Mistake
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesPerhaps you’ve realized the importance of having a will and plan on creating one. You may be wondering why this isn’t something you could create by yourself, either entirely on your own or with the help of a form. Self-made wills can mean expensive consequences and years of legal wrangling for your heirs. Read on […]
Four Ways to Prepare for a Divorce
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesIt can be a difficult decision, but once you’ve reached the conclusion that your marriage cannot survive, it’s time to begin preparing for your divorce. Preparing as far in advance as possible will allow your divorce to resolve more smoothly and quickly, helping you to move on with your new life even sooner. Read on […]
Determining Income When Your Spouse is Self-Employed
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesEnsuring that the court has an accurate idea of how much your spouse makes is a very important step in a divorce case. The amount that the judge believes your spouse makes will affect you in many ways, such as the amount of spousal support you receive or are required to pay, the division of […]
Choosing the Right Trustee
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesTrusts can be an excellent way to provide for your heirs or for causes that matter to you while also protecting the beneficiaries from onerous taxes or potentially controlling how the funds are distributed and spent. One important step in creating the trust that best serves the needs of your loved ones is choosing the […]
What to Do If I’m in an Accident on My Motorcycle
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesBeing involved in a motorcycle accident in Louisville can be a truly devastating experience, and can potentially result in catastrophic injuries that lead to costly medical bills. And, to be sure, even minor injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash often require immediate medical attention, and may leave the rider unable to return to work for […]
Sharing Custody During the Holidays
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesAfter a divorce or separation, the holiday season can be difficult. If you share custody of children with your former spouse, they can be even harder. Rather than dwelling on the ways your family has changed for the worse, focus on how you can make the holidays fun for your children despite the split. Read […]
Contempt Sanctions for Violations of Family Court Orders
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesOnce the judge makes a decision in a divorce or child custody proceeding in Kentucky, that decision gets entered as an order and becomes binding on all parties before the court. Court orders can be enforced in a number of ways, ranging from the imposition of fines and attorneys’ fees to possible jail time, should […]