Parents who are seeking a divorce in Louisville or Jefferson County might not understand the difference between parenting time physical custody and legal custody of a child. What are the legal forms of parenting time and child custody and how are those different than common terms such as "shared parenting" or "joint custody." What do...
Shared Parenting and Joint Custody
Kentucky residents might want to know more about shared parenting as many states are working towards legislation that makes co-parenting law. In some cases, this could mean shared parenting and joint custody is mandated even if that is not what the parents want. There are potential benefits and drawbacks to mandating equal parenting time. On...
A Father’s Perspective on Child Custody and Parenting Time in Jefferson County
Let's take a father's perspective on child custody and parenting time in Jefferson County and Louisville Family Court. These days, fathers in Kentucky who reside with their children tend to participate more in their activities, care and with household chores. The number of fathers who are single and who remain at home to raise their...
Will a Judge in a Louisville Divorce Ever Consider Separating the Kids?
Will a Judge in a Louisville divorce ever consider separating the kids instead of keeping them together as they change households? What happens in the case of a blended family with kids that are “yours, mine and ours?” Child custody and parenting time decisions can be some of the most complex and contentious issues you...