As a general rule, most courts prefer to use joint custody if possible. They want both parents to be involved in the child’s life, and they understand that both parents have a right to see their child, make decisions for them, and provide care and support. That said,...
Life is full of changes, and sometimes those changes mean adjusting the financial support you provide for your child. Whether you’ve experienced a job loss, a significant increase in income or changes in your child's needs, modifying your child support order might be...
As a father facing the prospect of a custody battle in Kentucky, you may be wondering where you stand legally. While times are changing, the reality is that courts have historically leaned towards awarding custody to mothers. This raises a crucial question: Is sole...
When most people go through a divorce, they don’t have to deal with their ex any longer. But, if you have children with your ex, that’s almost certainly not going to be an option. With this in mind, you’ll have to find ways that you can handle your new co-parenting...
As a father, it is crucial that you stay present in your child's life--especially after a divorce. While mothers may have been more likely to receive primary custody of their children years ago, Kentucky laws today favor joint custody when it is in the child's best...
When children are involved in a divorce, discussions change – parents make every decision in their best interest. If you and your spouse choose co-parenting, your kids will spend time with both of you on a determined schedule. Sharing custody has numerous benefits...
Divorced parents may find that their ability to move becomes limited after the separation. They are now co-parents who are sharing custody of their child. This means that they are not allowed to move whenever they want, at least not if they’re going to take that child...
For some people, going through a divorce means that you can completely cut ties with your ex. This isn’t the case when you have children. Transitioning to co-parents instead of parents who are in a romantic relationship with each other is a major change. One of the...
It is often the case that parents stay in an unhealthy relationship because they are afraid a divorce might hurt their child. You should not have anything to worry about if you think a divorce or separation might affect your child. You may not realize that an...
Many fathers are thwarted in their attempts to develop and continue their relationships with their children because those children’s other parents do their best to keep the fathers from their kids. The term for this is parental alienation and it can cause great damage...