While Louisville remains in the red or “critical” COVID-19 status holiday planning for co-parents in Louisville continues to present challenges. You have a parenting plan which was established by the Court. It is important to remember the holiday scheduling within your parenting plan. Existing holiday scheduling takes priority over the “normal” schedule of parenting time. ...
Things to Consider if You Intend to Co-Parent During or After a Divorce
Do you intend to co-parent during or after a divorce? The majority of Louisville divorce cases which involve children result in child custody and parenting plans which divide the time each child will spend between each of their parent’s households. Often, the Court will issue “temporary” child custody and parenting time orders if the parents...
The Importance of Legal Venue in a Move Away Child Custody Case
A recent Kentucky Supreme Court case reflects the importance of legal venue in a move away child custody case. Relocation or move-way child custody cases occur when a parent is sharing custody and parenting time with another parent. If a parent has “sole legal and physical custody” they are generally free to make decisions regarding...
Crafting a Viable Parenting Plan in Your Louisville Divorce
What should you learn about crafting a viable parenting plan in your Louisville divorce? If you and your former spouse wish to co-parent your children and share physical and legal custody you will need a thorough “parenting plan.” An effective parenting plan should absolutely reflect the best interests of each child, not the wishes of...