A defacto custodian is a person who shows by clear and convincing evidence they have been the primary caregiver and financial support for a child for […]
With the passing of the modification to custody and timesharing in 2018, the landscape for child support has changed dramatically in Kentucky. Kentucky made it that […]
In 2018, Kentucky passed a modification of KRS 403.270, making joint custody and equal timesharing the default. The new law created a rebuttable presumption of permanent […]
It is currently recommended that people self-quarantine, this creates an issue for families with shared parenting time. The Supreme Court of Kentucky has issues an advisory order regarding visitation or shared parenting time in Kentucky during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The current order is in effect until April 24th or until modified by further orders.
In Kentucky, once a couple has divorced, who can claim the child for tax purposes is determined by IRS standards. However, if a parent can prove that awarding them the exemption contrary to IRS standards will actually benefit the child, the trial court can award it to the non-eligible parent.
Current Kentucky law requires a married couple to be separated for 60 days before they can file for divorce. The proposed law, House Bill 427, would require couples to be separated for 180 days. In addition, every couple with children would have to have a hearing to prove the marriage is irretrievably broken. If a judge thinks they can work it out, the couple could be ordered to counseling.