We are often asked something to the effect of "The unmarried mother of our baby can leave Louisville and I have no legal say in the matter?" It may surprise many Louisville residents to learn that more than half of the children born in the United States today come into a family with unmarried parents. The...
How Does Child Support Work After the Child Turns 18?
How does child support work after the child turns 18? Most parents understand that it is their legal responsibility to support children under the age of 18. How will child support be managed after the child turns graduates high school or reaches the age of majority? How does child support work after the child turns...
The Effects of COVID-19 on Domestic Strife in Jefferson County
The effects of COVID-19 on domestic strife in Jefferson County and Louisville have resulted in increased new divorce filings. Many family law advocates have noted an increase in both reported and unreported domestic violence. Common beliefs about domestic violence and resulting child custody and parenting time orders may not reflect the reality of today's Family...
Parenting Plans Are Changing Based Upon Recent New Laws
Kentucky residents may have heard that parenting plans are changing based upon recent new laws. Until recent years parenting plans often included one parent receiving primary custody, while the other receives partial parenting time. Many states including Kentucky have passed recent laws promoting a more evenly shared child custody and parenting plans. This is legally...