We are often asked "Can a grandparent get a court order for visitation in Louisville or Jefferson County?" Kentucky law is primarily interested in what is in the best interests of the child. Kentucky family law does not provide guaranteed visitation rights to a grandparent, there are recently amended statutes and substantial case law on...
Strategies for Co-Parenting During COVID-19 in Louisville
What are some strategies for co-parenting during COVID-19 in Louisville until the time when school resumes? When schools usually let out for summer in Kentucky, divorced parents typically adjust their child custody arrangements and parenting time schedules to accommodate new schedules and summer vacations. During this unique challenge of COVID-19, co-parents sometimes run into trouble...
What is the Date of Separation in a Louisville Divorce and Why is it Important?
What is the date of separation in a Louisville divorce and why is it important in your divorce? The date of separation establishes the date your income and assets become "separate property" from the marital property. This will impact the distribution of the marital property and potentially child and maintenance. The date of separation marks...
How is Domestic Violence Defined Under Federal and State Law
How is domestic violence defined under federal and state law? Families in Kentucky might benefit from learning more about how domestic violence issues are governed by state and federal entities. The state laws are designed to prevent violence from occurring within the family or in intimate relationships. Domestic violence in Kentucky may be described as...