Coming up with a child custody arrangement can be a challenging process. When making these decisions, courts typically consider various factors to balance the child's best interests with parental rights. Some courts may default to ordering a 50/50 child custody...
Many people are familiar with the term Disney adult. It refers to those who enjoy amusement parks and animated movies, even though they are no longer children. Fewer people are familiar with the concept of a Disney parent, but many people have to co-parent with them....
Rehabilitation efforts can be helpful in custody modification cases, but they do not guarantee a specific outcome. Kentucky courts recognize that people can change and improve, but they must balance this potential for growth with the child’s need for a stable and safe...
Visitation orders set the groundwork for how parents share time with their children. However, life circumstances often change, making it necessary to adjust these arrangements. In Kentucky, fathers have the right to request modifications to visitation orders under...
Some people may consider settling child custody issues as one of the most challenging parts of the process. With the court's intervention, a judge can help conclude by providing determinations and finalizing them, often documenting the arrangement in a custody order....
Picture this: You and your former spouse have shared custody of your seven-year-old child, and you have just received a job offer in another state. You are excited about this opportunity but also worried about how this move will affect your child and your co-parenting...
If you’re a parent who is anticipating divorce, it’s important to know that significant reforms aimed at creating more balanced and equitable systems for child custody arrangements have recently been enacted. One of the most notable legislative changes is Kentucky...
Some families can cope with transitioning to post-divorce life, allowing parents to collaborate and follow court-ordered child custody and visitation arrangements. Other times, the household can have unique circumstances that complicate their situation. In some...
Kentucky stands out as the nationwide pioneer in advocating for children to have equal time with both parents. This is particularly relevant for children who primarily live in one-parent households. Understanding this concept is essential to comprehend how Kentucky...
Starting a new chapter with a big move, perhaps for a new job, remarriage or other big life change, is an exciting step for you. Yet, it is important to remember that relocation will affect your child and the other parent too. Before relocating with your child, you...