On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Sep 20, 2019 | Child Custody & Support
Kentucky changed its family code laws in order to provide a divorcing couple with joint legal custody of their children by default. Prior to the 2018 changes, the Bluegrass State awarded sole custody to one parent, usually the mother, and the child’s father had...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Aug 1, 2018 | Child Custody & Support, Firm News
Most Kentucky parents want the best for their children. They may find it challenging to determine what that may be in the event of a divorce, and it may take some time to figure out the details. Two ways that child custody decisions get made in a divorce include...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Jul 6, 2018 | Child Custody & Support, Firm News
Although parenting in modern times has allegedly become more equitable, many parents, especially fathers, still feel at a disadvantage when it comes to child custody matters. In many cases, one parent (usually the mother) is still given primary custody and the other...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Jul 3, 2018 | Child Custody & Support, Firm News
Not every Kentucky couple can work together after a divorce. Sometimes, the anger and hurt remain so strong that the parties have a difficult time being in the same room together even though they recognize that the children need to spend as much time with each of them...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Jun 13, 2018 | Child Custody & Support, Firm News
When a Kentucky couple with children divorces, property division and custody issues are not the only ones decided. An amount of child support is ordinarily assessed against one parent. Since people’s lives change over the years, the receiving parent may no...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | May 23, 2018 | Child Custody & Support, Firm News
Ending a marriage or long-term relationship is fraught with financial, logistical and emotional challenges. These challenges are only compounded when children are involved. Protecting your parental rights and making the best decisions possible for your...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Apr 10, 2018 | Child Custody & Support, Firm News
By the end of a marriage, many Kentucky couples subconsciously enter into an atmosphere in which they are pitted one against the other. The divorce becomes more of a competition to see who “wins” regardless of the issue. This approach is not healthy for...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Feb 27, 2018 | Child Custody & Support, Firm News
If you are going through a divorce with children, you may hear more than once that you need to put your feelings for your soon-to-be former spouse aside for their sake. While you may be able to do so in order to negotiate a child custody agreement that will meet the...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Feb 14, 2018 | Child Custody & Support, Firm News
Whether you are divorcing a spouse or separating from a partner, as a parent, you want to make sure that you do what you believe is best for your kids. Not every couple can resolve their child custody issues amicably and may need to go to mediation or court. Even if...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Dec 27, 2017 | Child Custody & Support, Firm News
Proposed changes to current law may keep some offenders out of jail. Kentucky parents who are behind in their child support payments will have another chance to make it good before being sent to overcrowded state prisons, under the potential change. The change is...
