Child Custody & Support

When one parent wants to move with a child in Kentucky, the law does not allow them to relocate without following a legal process. Moving a child, even within the same state, can affect custody and parenting time. The other parent has a right to know and object if the...

Child support orders aim to ensure children receive enough financial support from both parents. However, life circumstances often change, prompting a need to modify existing support agreements. Understanding the grounds for modification can help parents take the...

The finalization of divorce proceedings often opens a new chapter for both parties. Still, providing for one's children remains a top priority. What happens when one parent fails to meet their child support obligations, leaving the other to bear the burden? Jail time...

Kentucky’s legal system recognizes the importance of both parents playing an active role in their children’s lives. This belief is embedded in the state’s custody laws and courts generally try to create a co-parenting relationship and a 50-50 custody split. In...

In Kentucky family law cases, it is imperative to think about the needs of children and make sure they are adapting well to the new situation. Provided both parents are capable of providing for the child in every way, it is undoubtedly positive that the child spends...

Navigating the role of a stepparent is complicated as requires finesse and understanding. After all, you are juggling the, sometimes, competing interests of your spouse’s relationship with their child, the ex-spouse’s relationship with their child and your...

Even after a divorce is over and a child custody order is in place, it does not necessarily mean everything is set in stone. Modifying a child custody order is possible and sometimes necessary. When the parents agree, child custody modifications are fairly...

When child custody and visitation issues arise, it is most often between parents. While this is commonplace during a divorce or split, parents are not the only individuals with an interest in spending time with the children involved. It is not uncommon for...

Divorce can be difficult for children. It is easy for kids to get trapped between parents as they seek to end their marriage. A common issue that leads to discord is custody and visitation. Parents need to know how the child’s best interests factor in according to...

In Kentucky, there are a few ways to establish paternity and it has several benefits for both the father and the child. Establishing paternity If the parents agree on paternity, they can complete a form called a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity. This is usually...