Custody
November 10, 2021
A newer Supreme Court of Kentucky ruling clarifies the rule regarding the timeframe for satisfying the care requirement to rule for Defacto Custodianship. Meinders v Middleton, […]
July 10, 2021
Recent changes to child support obligation statues begin taking effect this month. Some of the most recent changes will not go into effect until March of […]
April 10, 2021
The 2021 Kentucky Legislative Session resulted in several changes to family law statutes, and heavily addresses child support. The main acts passed were House Bill (HB) […]
January 10, 2021
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 […]
March 30, 2020
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.
October 5, 2017
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.