As you get divorced, you know that you’re eventually going to want to date again. You’re not there yet and it may take years, but it is a goal that you have. The same is true for your ex. Both of you plan to eventually have new people in your lives. You even look...

Child custody battles can be intense. It is no surprise that some loving fathers have decided the best way to help their daughter is by disappearing from their lives and leaving them in peace. Having continually battling parents is not healthy for any young Kentucky...

Shared parental rights are the standard in most Kentucky divorces. The courts will typically anticipate splitting custody or parental rights between you and your ex. However, while shared custody is the more common outcome, there are still situations in which you...

Even though divorce ends your marriage to your ex-spouse, it does not necessarily end your relationship. Rather, your relationship usually changes. If you have children together, you go from being spouses to co-parents. Even when you understand the importance of...

Whether your child custody order was put in place by a judge or negotiated through mediation, you may feel as though the terms of the settlement are set in stone. Yet, even after the decree is finalized, circumstances may occur that require modification of the child...

Going through a divorce is tough, but it can become heartbreaking when you have children. Custody arrangements can be especially contentious. Minor disputes over parenting sometimes turn into full-blown court battles.  It does not have to be that way. If you and your...

It can be challenging to navigate child custody and visitation schedules in a divorce. For Kentucky couples who have a child with special needs, it can be even more daunting to structure a suitable custody arrangement that is the right fit for their child. The...

Custody generally refers to the ability to make decisions about one's child. Custody does not mean anything about where that child resides or with which parent that child lives. In Kentucky, it is clear that there are two types of custody. The most common type of...

When it comes to child custody disputes, a host of issues require careful consideration. In some instances, these disagreements are resolved with relatively little friction, and Attorney Lisa L. Johnson understands how critical it is for parents to attempt to work...

Divorce is difficult for all members of a family, and it can have long-reaching consequences for the children if parents do not handle custody correctly. Fortunately, Kentucky law makes joint custody the normal decision, but each parent can also improve their...