One of the most common questions parents ask during divorce is: “Can I take the kids out of Kentucky?” The answer is: not without proper legal authority. Kentucky family law places strict limits on a parent’s ability to remove children from the state once a divorce or custody case has been filed. Understanding these rules...
Physical Custody and Legal Custody During and After a Louisville Divorce
Parents who are seeking a divorce in Louisville or Jefferson County might not understand the difference between physical custody and legal custody of a child during and after the divorce. What are the legal forms of child custody, and how are the terms of "physical custody" and "legal custody" different from standard terms such as...
A Strong Child Custody and Visitation Plan in Louisville
What are the common elements of a strong child custody and visitation plan in Louisville? Are there things the potential co-parents can do to lessen the impact of a divorce on their child(ren)? Key Takeaways Regarding a Strong Child Custody and Visitation Plan in Louisville One of the most essential principles in Kentucky Family Law...
Seeking Child Custody Modification Orders in Louisville
Are you seeking child custody modification orders in Louisville after the completion of a divorce? Have circumstances substantially changed since the orders were issued? Is one of the parties ignoring portions of an existing child custody and visitation order? How do you apply for changes to existing child custody and visitation orders? 3 Important Things...