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...
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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...
How a psychologist prepares for a child custody evaluation
Child custody cases in a divorce often get complicated. A number of tools exist to help unravel the complexity and to give clarity to the process. One of these tools is the child custody evaluation, the purpose of which is to determine the psychological bests...
Children’s choice in custody agreements
When children go through a divorce, they do not always have a say in custody and living arrangements. Some parents, with their lawyers, can amicably decide what to do regarding custody and visitation outside of the court. The child’s choice may have a significant...
Kentucky starts at joint custody and ends with a brighter future
Shared custody can be crucial to ensure a shining outcome for your children. Getting what’s best for your family after a divorce can be daunting, but you might be living in the place that gives you the best head start. Children in single-parent homes are more likely...
