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...

Should Couples Separate Before Getting a Divorce in Louisville?

Should couples separate before getting a divorce in Louisville? Before filing for an actual divorce here in Jefferson County some couples may decide to attempt to physically separate while they determine if divorce is ultimately the right decision for them. Physically separating can give each person time and space away so that they can decide...

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...