What are some of the reasons to modify existing child custody and parenting time orders in Louisville? What is the process for seeking changes both normally and as we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19? There are many events, circumstances and life developments which can require the parties to modify existing child custody and...
Do Mothers Have Any Advantage in Child Custody Cases?
We are often asked "Do mothers have any advantage in child custody decisions during a Jefferson County or Louisville divorce?" Kentucky family law makes it quite clear there is no automatic bias toward either parent during the process of a divorce from the law's perspective. There is a general perspective that mothers are awarded more...
Can Relocation with Children without Advance Permission of the Court Affect Existing Child Custody Orders?
Can relocation with children without advance permission of the court affect existing child custody orders after a divorce? Is it possible to lose child custody if you take the children and relocate out of the area without the advance permission of the court? The short answer is: "It's complicated, but yes." In a typical Louisville...
How Do Judges Evaluate Relocation and Move Away Cases
How do judges evaluate relocation and move away child custody cases in Louisville and Jefferson County? While each case is unique and highly dependent upon the individual children and the facts of the case there are a few issues which must be consistently evaluated by the court in a relocation or move away child custody...