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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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Louisville, KY 40220-1462
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Obtaining an Annulment in Kentucky
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesIf you were recently married, but have decided that you don’t want to continue to be married, you may be considering what your options are to end the marriage. Perhaps you’re considering an annulment, but aren’t sure if your marriage qualifies. Annulment has a very different legal significance from obtaining a divorce. While divorce is […]
Do I Really Need a Will?
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesYou may not think of yourself as the sort of person who needs a detailed estate plan. Perhaps you don’t have complicated finances or investments, so you assume you don’t need one. Or, perhaps you think that listing your heirs on the titles to large and important assets is the best way to convey those […]
Can Social Media Have a Negative Effect on Your Divorce?
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesSharing our day-to-day lives on social media has become a natural, commonplace part of modern life. However, in an era where privacy regarding one’s personal life has become an anachronism, there are still good reasons to be prudent over what information you share on social media. If you’re in the midst of a divorce or […]
“Off-Grid” Custody Case Shows Hazards of Ignoring Kentucky Family Law
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesThe ongoing courtroom battle over who should have custody of 10 Kentucky children being raised “off-grid” by their parents Joe and Nicole Naugler raises important legal issues over the state’s role in ensuring the safety and welfare of children living within the state, and the need for parents to be mindful of Kentucky state requirements […]
Kentucky Court Rules Child Support Payments may be Offset by Benefits Paid to Child as the Father’s Dependant
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesThe Kentucky Supreme Court recently handed down a verdict outlining the ability of a party to offset child support obligations by the amount of social security benefits that a child receives as a dependent of a retiree. The case demonstrates both the complexity of the system for determining ongoing child support awards as well as […]
Obtaining a Military Divorce in Kentucky
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesYou may have heard the phrase “military divorce” thrown around in a way that suggests that there is a whole separate system for divorce for military service members distinct from the general rules and courts relating to “regular” divorces in Kentucky. Like a lot of dubious information provided by well-meaning friends and family members regarding […]
How to Help Aging Parents Manage Finances
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesNavigating money with your aging parents can be a minefield. Perhaps your parents are healthy now, but you want to make sure you have a plan in place when they get older, or perhaps you’ve noticed that they’re already falling behind in managing their expenses and obligations. Here are some things to keep in mind […]
Kentucky Court of Appeals Holds Wife Entitled to Cost of Living Adjustments to Pension Awarded After the Divorce
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesIn a recent written opinion, a Kentucky Court of Appeals panel has held that a wife is entitled to cost of living adjustments made after entry of a divorce to a retirement account that was split in the divorce. The case, titled Brown v. Brown, involved a couple, Lisa and Richard, married in June of […]
The Guardianship Process in Kentucky
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesIf a minor is left without parents to care for him or her, whether due to death, incarceration, institutionalization or some other disability, it may be necessary for a court to appoint a legal guardian to care for the child until he or she becomes an adult. Likewise, it is sometimes necessary to appoint a […]
7 Habits of Highly Effective Estate Planning
/by John H. Ruby & AssociatesEstate planning is something everybody needs to do, regardless of how much money or property you have, how old you are, and whether you are married or have any children. Without an estate plan, the Commonwealth of Kentucky will decide what happens to you, your money and your possessions if you die or become incapacitated. […]