A parenting plan is a crucial part of any child custody agreement. Planning is essential in many areas of life, and children are one of the most important aspects of any parent's life. You do not need to spell out every second of your child’s future in the plan. Yet...

Shared custody is the typical outcome when parents divorce or unmarried parents break up in Kentucky. Unless there are concerns about the children's safety, both parents will play an active role in their lives. The courts will create or approve a custody order that...

Divorce is harder when you have children. There are more logistics to resolve and more issues for you and your ex to disagree about, including how you share parenting responsibilities. Even when both parents are on their best behavior, shared custody can be a...

Recognizing that a relationship is no longer working can be a daunting realization for both spouses. Often, reconciliation is not possible, leaving divorce as the only viable solution.  While every divorce has its challenges, there are ways that both parties can make...

Your marriage fell apart because your spouse turned out to be someone different from the person you thought you had married. You are filing for divorce and what you want most of all is to get your spouse out of your life and never have to see them again. There is only...

Some parents in Louisville, Kentucky, agree on child custody and visitation issues. However, these parents are likely in the minority. Unfortunately, many parents cannot reach an agreement in child-related matters, at least not right away. You both want time with your...

It is safe to assume that people agree, at least in theory, that fathers can be just as good at parenting as their female counterparts are. Still, when divorce lands on the table, many mothers worry about child custody. Many mothers worry more about the parenting...

When you need to move after a divorce, one of the questions you may have is if you’ll be able to move with your child. In some cases, you may be able to, but not all. When considering relocating with your child, you need to ask yourself first if it’s in the best...

When a family court makes a ruling on child custody, that judgment is both binding and enforceable. This means that both parents are expected to honor the terms of custody arrangement unless the court approves a modification. However, circumstances can change for one...

As a parent, you want to be with your children as much as possible but know that it is often impossible. You may have a busy schedule and realize that you won’t be the primary caretaker. At the same time, you want to have as much custody as possible. How can you see...