Child Custody & Support

Grandparents can have a very close bond with their grandchildren and in some cases, help raise them. In Kentucky, the court recognizes that there are circumstances where grandparents may want to file a petition for custody or visitation rights with their...

When Kentucky residents are going through a divorce, there can seem to be an avalanche of questions for them to answer and legal issues to address. However, if the divorce involves minor children, there is usually one issue that trumps all others: child custody. Child...

Most parents who go through a divorce worry most about what will happen to their children. While there are the emotional and psychological implications that divorce can have on your kids, you’re probably also concerned about what your time with them will look like...

For a mother, establishing maternity is incredibly simple. Medical professionals witness her pregnancy and also the delivery process. Even if she gives birth outside of the hospital, a basic physical examination can verify if a woman has given birth in the past. For...

Every child deserves the love and attention of both parents. If parents divorce, one of the most pertinent issues both parties will work out, either alone or through the court’s guidance is determining the child’s living arrangement going forward. Depending on the...

When parents agree on a custody and visitation plan (either alone or with the help of the court), the goal is to bring at least some sense of stability to everyone involved.  However, there are quite a few instances when a parent may lose their visitation rights in...

Child support can be a frightening obligation. You have this constant requirement to make a sizable payment in addition to your personal cost of living expenses. Although you may understand that raising children is expensive, the amount that you have to pay every...

If a court has ordered that your visitations with your child be supervised by a third party, there’s likely a good reason. Typically, supervised visitation is required if a parent has a history (or has been accused) of neglect, substance abuse or violence.  If you’re...

A new year is a great opportunity for making changes that will better your life. If you have a co-parenting relationship with an ex, now is the time to make decisions about how you want that relationship to go in the future. There are several things that you should...

People who are fighting for custody often have to deal with challenges from their ex. While this is common, some will have to deal with more intense issues because their ex is narcissistic.  One of the most important things to remember in these cases is that your...