We are often asked about parenting plans in a Jefferson County or Louisville divorce. What is a parenting plan, and what is the difference between child custody and parenting time? A parenting plan is an agreement between the spouses which establishes all aspects relating to spending time with your children after a divorce as well...
Issues Which Could Influence Child Custody
What are some of the issues which could influence child custody in a Louisville or Jefferson County divorce case? If both parents are deemed to be fit, joint legal custody would typically be ordered for the oversight of educational, medical and other factors. A shared parenting time schedule is generally preferred as many studies have...
A Family Court Judge May Hear a Child’s Testimony
A Family Court Judge may hear a child's testimony in many divorce and post-decree modification cases here in Louisville and Jefferson County. Some child custody cases in Kentucky will include an opportunity for the child to directly address the court. A judge will make a decision about whether or not to allow a child to...
Child Custody Options in a Louisville or Jefferson County Divorce
Jefferson County couples going through a divorce may not know the child custody options available to a judge when deciding issues regarding children during a divorce. When judges make any decision regarding the custody of a child they must give serious consideration to many factors, including but not limited to: the child's age the child's...