Archive for October 2014
Retention of Missouri Judges on the Ballot in November
Missouri voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. As you look at the ballot for local races, you will also see a handful of judges that are on the ballot for a retention vote. Missouri was the first state in the union to adopt a non-partisan system for appointing appellate judges…
Read MoreFamily Law Mediation
Missouri courts are beginning to recommend, or in some cases by local court rule require, mediation in family law cases. Family law mediation is popular because it allows parties to resolve issues in a cost effective manner that is less adversarial than a trial. You should consider mediation if: 1. The decision to divorce is…
Read MoreKKRY Supports Legal Services of Southern Missouri
The great majority of Missouri lawyers provide pro bono service of some nature, especially in helping those who cannot afford legal representation. The lawyers of Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, are no exception, often working with different church and charitable groups, including Legal Services of Southern Missouri. Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM) is…
Read MoreAre you ready to partition?
If you own real estate or personal property with another person, and you are unable to agree upon a fair and equitable division of the property, Missouri law allows for a partition suit to be filed so that the property can either be divided or sold by court order. Disputes like this can arise form…
Read MoreTen Tips to Safely Enjoy Hayrides
Fall has arrived in Soutetheast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas. Halloween is approaching and signs are appearing for haunted houses, corn mazes and hayrides. All of these fall activities can be enjoyable, but dangerous, if not enjoyed safely and responsibly. On October 4, 2014, 35-year-old Crystal Coffman was sitting on the fender of an Oliver tractor…
Read MoreKKRY Helping Local Soccer Teams
At Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, we understand the values of hard work, family, mutual responsibility and community commitment form the foundation of a successful law firm. We strongly believe in giving back to our community through individual service to our respective churches, civic organizations, charitable groups and other organizations. We are pleased to…
Read More5 Tips to Avoid a Truck Accident
In 2012, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 3,702 fatal crashes on American roadways, which involved at least one large truck or bus. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has slightly different numbers, showing 3,921 fatalities and 104,000 injuries from truck crashes in 2012. Simple math reflects that there…
Read MoreBaseball Fever – Catch It, But Beware of Flying Hotdogs
The baseball playoffs are in full swing, and in Missouri, for the first time since 1985, fans are rooting on both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals. In 2014, 73,739,622 Americans attended a Major League Baseball game, with average attendance per game of 30,346. This is a slight decrease from 2013, but…
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