In Kentucky, if your child was born out of wedlock, the father does not have the right to request custody or visitation over your child. Correspondingly, they also do not have the responsibility to provide support. If you want to demand support from your child’s...
Many children are born out of wedlock, either by chance or by their parents’ choice. Fathers who want to have an active part in their children’s lives or mothers who want their children’s fathers to provide support legally can achieve their respective goals by...
A strong and healthy father-child relationship is essential for the child’s emotional and psychological development. Research shows that involved fathers contribute significantly to their children’s well-being, academic achievement and overall life outcomes. The...
In most instances, fathers are not automatically recognized as legal parents if a child is born outside of marriage -- at least in the eyes of the law. If you do not establish paternity, the mother remains the sole legal guardian and custodial parent of the child....
If this is the first Father’s Day since you and your co-parent split up, you may find it a lot more difficult than you anticipated. It’s important to manage your expectations. Maybe you’re able to have your kids with you on Father’s Day weekend because you and your...
Society is constantly changing, and unlike the previous generations, more people are choosing to delay or forego marriage. A recent report better paints the picture of this societal shift which is slowly becoming a way of life. But, what does it mean for the family...
You aren't automatically perceived as the father of a child when you have one with a woman who isn't your wife in Kentucky. Instead, you have to take steps to establish paternity. It's possible to have your name added to the birth certificate if you and the child's...
Family court proceedings often become public record and can lead to embarrassment, especially for high-profile individuals or successful professionals. Paternity issues could affect your career or your marriage, especially if you have to go to court. Sometimes, it...
When you and the mother of your child found out that she was pregnant, you may have both been excited and joyful about this new addition to your relationship. Sadly, pregnancy lasts a long time, and things between the two of you may have changed before you welcomed...
As someone who has a child on the way, you know how important it is that they know both their mother and father. Many people go through children’s early years being uncertain if the man is really the father, but there’s no real excuse for that. A DNA test isn’t...