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LEGAL RESOURCES FOR NON-LAWYERS
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LawReader's Video Library see videos on Divorce, Wills, Accident Rights, Ky. Courts, Emergency Protective Orders for Domestic Violence, How to select a Lawyer.
CIVIL LITIGATION HANDBOOK HOW TO: PREPARE – FILE - LITIGATE – COLLECT AND APPEAL CIVIL ACTIONS IN ALL COURTS INCLUDING SMALL CLAIMS COURT - DISTRICT AND CIRCUIT COURTS by Judge Stan Billingsley
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CIVIL LAW OUTLINE, FOR KENTUCKY Quick outline of and authorities for many civil law topics involving KY law
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SEARCH Q&A DATABASE REVIEW LEGAL QUESTIONS OTHERS HAVE ASKED AND SEE THE ANSWERS. LAWGURU LINK NOT RELATED TO LAWREADER.
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OUR MAIN - LAW DIGEST INDEX IN ADDITION TO THE RESOURCES ON THIS PAGE PLEASE SEE LAWREADER'S 900 TOPIC LAW DIGEST COVERING ALMOST ALL KY PRACTICE TOPICS.
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EVERYDAY LAW West's Encyclopedia of American Law, Presidential Biographies, Great American Court Cases, Political Theories For Students, 40 Legal Forms for Everyone, Famous Supreme Ct. Cases, Checks and Balances, Federal Agency profiles, Presidential profiles, Great American Court Cases, Political Theories, Encyclopedia of Everyday Law, 262 Major Acts of Congress, Decision of the Day, Special Interest Group Profiles,
http://kids.gov/ The official kids portal for the U.S. Government- Kindergarten thru 8th. Grade plus resources for teachers. Find links to government and other kids' sites -- grouped by age and subject. Explore, learn, and have fun! The site offers up art projects, games, math and so much more for younger children and for older children, it has links to technology, health and fitness, science and more. It's a perfect resource for all those school projects your kids will have to do this year as well!
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ABORTION PROCEEDINGS BY MINOR IN DISTRICT COURT
STATUTORY PROCEEDINGS FOR MINOR TO OBTAIN COURT ORDER
PERMISSION FOR ABORTION
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ABORTION STATUTES FOR KENTUCKY
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ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
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What to do when you are injured on the job - Your legal rights, see: Video Library
PERSONAL INJURY MANUAL by Nick Thompson
TACTICAL MANUAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY PRACTICE - EXAMPLE: CAR WRECK - SLIP AND FALL. IF YOU ARE INJURED DUE TO SOMEONE ELSE'S NEGLIGENCE YOU MAY HAVE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM. THIS MANUAL DISCUSSES YOUR RIGHTS AND THE PROCEDURES FOR PREPARING, SETTLING, AND TAKING A CASE TO COURT...
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BOARD OF CLAIMS/ KENTUCKY CLAIMS FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY STATE OF KY
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CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION FUND &
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ASSISTANCE FUND
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF CRIME OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION BY THE STATE.
IF YOU ARE RELATED TO A POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $25,000.
ATTORNEY: Directory for Pro Bono (Free or low fee) Legal Services:
http://www.rin.lsc.gov/rinboard/rguide/pdir1.htm
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AUTO ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN
PREPARE YOURSELF BY FOLLOWING THESE STEPS
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OBTAINING AND USE OF A POLICE ACCIDENT REPORT
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ADOPTION
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ADOPTION STATUTES ANNOTATED - PRACTICE & FORMS - KY
COMPLETE KIT OF KY ADOPTION FORMS FOR THREE TYPES OF ADOPTIONS
Procedural tutorial by Hon. Jan Shaw
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ATTORNEY GENERAL
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ATTORNEY GENERAL
HELPING CONSUMERS AND FAMILIES - ENSURING OPEN GOVERNMENT
FIGHTING CRIME - PROMOTING QUALITY HEALTHCARE - PROTECTING SENIORS.
ATTORNEY? “We must note however that counsel is not a requirement for entry into the
justice system.” U.S. Supreme Court in Osborn v. Bank of the United States, 22 U.S. 738 (1824).
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AUTOMOBILES
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LEMON AUTO MANUAL by Nick Thompson
MANUAL FOR HANDLING LEMON LAW CLAIMS - AUTOMOBILE WARRANTIES.
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AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT? - PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM?
WHAT TO DO, DETAILS ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR PRESERVING YOUR CLAIM.
DEALING WITH INSURANCE ADJUSTORS – DAMAGES - HIRING AN ATTORNEY
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BILL OF SALE FORMS
IF YOU ARE SELLING A CAR - BOAT OR OTHER VEHICLE, YOU SHOULD COMPLETE A BILL OF SALE. THE BUYER WILL NEED THIS TO SHOW HE/SHE IS THE NEW OWNER.
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KENTUCKY'S NEW GRADUATED DRIVERS LICENSING PROGRAM
TAKES EFFECT OCT. 1, 2006. ALL NEW DRIVERS AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE IMPACTED. CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE GRADUATED DRIVERS LICENSING PROGRAM
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KENTUCKY PRIMARY SEAT BELT AND QUICK CLEARANCE OF ACCIDENTS FROM THE ROADWAY LAWS. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE NEW LAWS THAT WILL IMPROVE SAFETY AND SAVE LIVES.
AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION: SELLER OF CAR LIABLE ON INSURANCE UNTIL CAR REGISTERED WITH CLERK
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BANKRUPTCY
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THE TACTICAL BANKRUPTCY MANUAL By Nick Thompson
EVERYTHING YOU WILL EVER WANT TO KNOW ABOUT BANKRUPTCY
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BANKRUPTCY CASE LAW CITATIONS 6TH. CIRCUIT CITATIONS
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BANKRUPTCY RESOURCES LAWS - FORMS - PROCEDURES
DOES LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY REMAIN LIABLE FOR TORT CLAIM AGAINST BANKRUPT? ARTICLE
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BUSINESS & CORPORATIONS
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BUSINESS - HOW TO START A SMALL BUSINESS
TIPS AND TOOLS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS
Building an Online Business
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DOING BUSINESS WITH THE STATE OF KENTUCKY
HOW TO PRESENT A BID TO THE STATE.
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BUSINESS LAW LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
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BUSINESS LAW RESOURCES
SET UP & MAINTAIN: CORPORATIONS - LLC ‘S – PARTNERSHIPS - BUSINESSES
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COLLECTIONS
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FEDERAL- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act duties collectors must follow...
COLLECTING YOUR JUDGMENT - KY
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COLLECTIONS
ARE YOU LOANING SOMEONE MONEY? GET THEM TO SIGN A PROMISSORY NOTE WHICH IS THEIR LEGAL PROMISE TO REPAY YOU.
THIS PAGE INCLUDES CREDIT AND COLLECTION FORMS.
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CONSUMER RIGHTS ISSUES
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CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW FEDERAL & STATE RESOURCES
CONSTRUCTION -HOME REPAIRS: Contract Language Inserted by Builders to Limit Their Liability for Negligent Construction is Void and Unenforceable in Ky
CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES -CORRECTING INCORRECT REPORTS w/tips
Form for complaint against Credit Reporting Agencies with authorities. Other identify theft resources.
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CREDIT CARD: VISA - TRAVELER'S CHECKS - REPORT STOLEN - NUMBERS TO CALL
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KY ATTORNEY GENERAL HELPING CONSUMERS AND FAMILIES
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CONSUMER COMPLAINT LINKS FILE A COMPLAINT ONLINE
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Criminal Rights – CRIMINAL LAW RESOURCES
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YOUR RIGHTS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
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EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS & FORMS
PROCEDURES – LIMITATIONS AND FORMS FOR MISDEMEANOR AND JUVENILE
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COMPETENCY -STAND TRIAL - COMMITTMENT
COMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL - RETROSPECTIVE HEARING - GRAND JURY
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LAW ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES LINKS TO KY & FED. LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES - SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION - MOST WANTED - PRISONER LOOK UP - KBI – FBI - ATTNORNEY. GENERAL'S PROGRAMS, ETC.
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FEES THAT CAN BE ASSESSED AGAINST PRISONERS
CONFINEMENT FEES - BOOKING FEES - RELEASE FEES - BOND FEES - WORK RELEASE FEES PER DIEM FEES - JAIL CANTEEN - MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT FEES AND COSTS INDIGENCY - TRANSPORTATION FEES - DAMAGE TO JAIL FEES - RESTITUTION PAYMENTS - COLLECTION OF HOME INCARCERATION FEES - PROBATION FEES - AUTHORITY DIVERSION FEES AUTHORITY - CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTED WHILE ON WORK RELEASE....
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BAIL: RIGHT TO BAIL - BEFORE TRIAL - ON APPEAL - ON PROBATION
KENTUCKY UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF BAIL BOND AMOUNTS - BAIL RIGHTS - BAIL WHILE ON PROBATION - AMOUNT OF BAIL - SANCTIONS FOR DENIAL OF BAIL - PROCEDURES
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