Ending a marriage is never an easy task. Even when Kentucky parents vow to work together for the sake of the children, negotiations can break down due to the difficulties in the relationship between them. Under these circumstances, they could end up going to court in...
During a divorce, all the decisions made are based on information available at the time. This snapshot of a Kentucky family’s life often cannot predict how the future will unfold. A parent who did not have a substance abuse issue at the time could develop one later,...
As is the case in other states, an unwed biological father does not automatically receive rights to his child here in Kentucky. Instead, it will be necessary to establish legal paternity in order to gain all the parental rights and responsibilities that come with...
Divorcing Kentucky parents have numerous decisions to make as they move through the divorce process. One major issue is how they will work out custody of their children. While it would be easy to simply say they will enter into a joint custody agreement, they need to...
The decision to file for divorce in a Kentucky court is not something you’d take lightly. In fact, it might be one of the most solemn decisions you’ll ever make. Considering how it might affect your children is a top priority, one that all good parents take seriously....
Many Kentucky parents want their children to be affected by their divorces as little as possible. For this reason, they may try mediation in order to resolve their child custody issues since it is less adversarial than going to court. However, not every couple...
One of the worst situations Kentucky parents can face is battling it out in court just to see their kids. In preparing for a child custody hearing, each parent will be trying to convince the court he or she is the one who should have primary custody. In order to do...
If your marriage ended with a lot of contention between you and your ex-spouse, you are not alone in your struggle. Many Kentucky spouses can relate to your circumstances. As a parent, your top priority was undoubtedly to protect your children’s interests and to...
Few Kentucky parents would disagree that the teenage years are some of the hardest. Trying to find the way in a world in between being a child and an adult presents some challenges for the child, let alone the parents. Even united parents in a single household could...
When you determined that your marriage was headed for divorce, your first thoughts after that no doubt concerned your children. They are your top priority and you wanted to make sure that the changes your decision would prompt in their lives would be as painless as...
