Many parents want nothing more than to move somewhere else and start their lives anew after they divorce or split -- but that’s not easy to do when you share children with your ex-spouse. If you want approval to move out of the state with your child, you’ll need to...
Do you need a parenting coordinator in your custody case?
You had a high-conflict marriage, and you’re going through a high-conflict divorce. More than anything, you’re worried about the effect of all this conflict on your children (especially since most of the conflicts are over them). When divorcing parents are constantly...
Preparing for your child’s summer vacation with your co-parent
If you have primary custody of your child, and your co-parent typically sees them only during vacations because they live some distance away, then you’re probably getting somewhat nervous as summer nears. The upcoming extended time with their other parent can be a...
Parenting plans are the new norm in Kentucky divorce cases
Gone are days when divorces resulted in the mother of dependent children automatically receiving full custody. As social norms have changed, so have the ways in which children are protected and their rights are enforced in divorce proceedings. The historical format...
How to talk to your kids about divorce
When you and your spouse in Kentucky decide to file for divorce, telling your children about the breakup can be more difficult than the divorce itself. If your children are a certain age, they might not even know what's going on. However, it's important to talk to...
How can parents negotiate a fair joint custody agreement?
While divorced parents in Kentucky might not like the idea of joint custody, it's often the best decision for the child. At first, the parents might find it difficult to cooperate with a former partner whom they don't want to see again. But if both parties are willing...
Relocation and child custody
People in Kentucky know that family moves are always difficult because changing residences requires a lot of planning. The logistics can get complicated, especially with little kids. When a divorced parent needs to relocate, that adds a whole other dimension to the...
How a judge determines child custody
In Kentucky, a court's decision about child custody starts with the assumption that a joint custody arrangement in which each parent gets equal time with the child is in the best interests of the child. This means that if a parent wants a different type of...
Out of state relocation and child custody agreements
When a custodial parent in Kentucky decides on a long-distance move, the result can be further complications to an already challenging situation. Custody rights and visitation will be directly affected. And it may also become necessary for the child to maintain a...
There are special considerations for infant visitation
In Kentucky, parents will need to ease into a visitation schedule when it comes to an infant. Both parents should have access to the infant, but that father's ability to spend time with the child will grow over time. Parents should expect that the arrangements will...
