You’ve been married to your spouse for years and have grown attached to their child. And the child likes you, too. You even feel that their child is practically your son or daughter. And they can be your son or daughter if you adopt them. Kentucky Adoption Laws state...
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Dealing with a supervised visitation order
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...
Get ready for co-parenting in the new year
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...
Child custody negotiations may require finesse
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...
How co-parents can keep their kids’ school performance from slipping after divorce
If the upcoming school year will be your child’s first since your separation or divorce, you’re likely concerned that their interest in school may suffer as a result of the changes in their family. If you and your co-parent can agree on expectations around things like...
How can unmarried dads establish their paternity of a child?
Becoming a father is less certain than becoming a mother. A woman has a direct physical connection to her child, while a father may have to make assumptions based on the date of conception and the relationship he has with the mother. Married fathers are usually the...
Your co-parent won’t let you see your child: What now?
Your relationship with your co-parent after a breakup or divorce can be rocky at best. The difficulties between you, however, shouldn’t be allowed to interfere with your relationship with your child. If your co-parent isn’t allowing you to be an active participant in...
What can you do when your ex won’t pay child support?
Children are expensive. Depending on their age, they might eat huge amounts of food, constantly ask for expensive technological gadgets, and need supplies for school and sports. Even if you manage your household on a tight budget, kids have a knack for producing...
Will getting a divorce impact your children’s future marriages?
As a parent, you want to set your child up for a healthy and happy adulthood. Although all parents make mistakes, you probably try your best to avoid doing anything that will cause long-term damage to your children. An unfortunately high number of adults in miserable...
Co-parenting and the holidays: How to make it work
Co-parenting at any time of the year can be a challenge, but that’s particularly true during the holiday season. With both parents wanting to spend as much time as possible with their children, it’s likely that disagreements will move to the forefront. Fortunately,...