Child Custody

Children often worry about what’s going to change in their life when they’re going through a divorce between their parents. While there will certainly be some changes, the children’s extracurricular activities shouldn’t have to change. Coming up with a plan with your...

You might have heard advice about how you should try to negotiate your divorce or seek compromise, especially when children are involved. There are situations where that is appropriate, but sometimes fighting tooth and nail for custody is crucial. Here are some of...

There was once a time when fault was very important to divorce cases, and the court would decide if they were going to grant the divorce or not. But modern divorce laws are much different than they used to be, and Kentucky – along with many other states – uses...

As you go through a divorce, you begin to become worried that you are not going to get the custody time that you want with your child. Your goal is to share custody with your ex. Your ex’s goal, on the other hand, is to have sole custody of your child so that they...

The end of your relationship took a sour turn and unfortunately it looks like the divorce isn’t going to be any easier. Your spouse is entering the process with the mindsight of hurting you rather than finding solutions.  This is especially problematic because you...

For most divorce couples in Kentucky, sharing custody will be the natural consequence of the end of their marriage. A judge will order both parents to cooperate with one another regarding the needs of the children. The courts will create or at least approve the...

When you establish paternity, the law recognizes you as a parent to your child. Being the legally recognized father of your children has various advantages for you and your family. Establishing paternity goes beyond the biological relationship you have with your...

Going through a child custody battle is never easy, but it can be challenging when your ex-spouse is toxic. They might try to make your life miserable during the hearings or even after the decision is made. What can you do to deal with this situation? Protecting...

Bringing up a youngster in today’s ultra-complex, ever-evolving world is problematic under the very best circumstances. However, when co-parents are attempting to raise their child amidst the painful emotions touched off by their split, it gets challenging.  Maybe the...

If you're interested in seeking sole custody of your child, it's going to be a difficult path. Generally speaking, the courts will only do this in extreme cases. If there's evidence of abuse, for instance, sole custody may be used. But it's not going to be granted...