Child Custody

Even though the definition of family has gone through numerous changes in recent years, it still may not be as easy as it should be for fathers who want as much time with their children as possible. Asserting their custody rights may come with some added obstacles as...

With all of the changes people here in Kentucky and elsewhere are currently dealing with, some things have stayed the same. Kids will still need to attend school in some fashion and with that comes homework. It can be challenging to get them to do their assignments...

Sometimes, a Kentucky man will just have a feeling one way or the other regarding whether he is the biological father of a child. If he has any doubts or the mother gives him reason to doubt, it would be in his best interests to have a paternity test done in order to...

When Elizabethtown couples divorce, they no longer have to answer to each other, unless they have children. In order to continue raising their children together, they will need to have some sort of agreements in place that govern their new way of life. One thing the...

Elizabethtown parents do not always get along well enough to work out an agreement regarding parenting time. Under these circumstances, it may be necessary to take their child custody issues to the courts. It would help if they knew what to expect and how to prepare...

In Kentucky and throughout the country, summer vacation will be winding down next month. This means many children will be heading back to school. If you're among those parents who have recently filed for divorce, the back-to-school season may seem like treading water...

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...