Child custody agreements can be complicated, especially when one parent has decided to move out of Kentucky. This is the situation that many parents face as they navigate the legal and practical challenges of child custody. The challenges of relocating with children...
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The rise of the fathers’ rights movement in Kentucky
Often when it comes to child custody in Kentucky, the sole focus is on the rights of mothers. However, fathers have rights too. The court system continues to change as legal and child development professionals acknowledge the importance of the father-child...
Can fathers get sole custody of children in Kentucky?
Although it is uncommon for fathers to get sole custody of their kids, it is not impossible. Fathers who are considering seeking sole custody have some important factors to consider. When do fathers have a chance of sole custody? If the home environment with the other...
Divorce rates go up when the wife gets sick
When Kentucky couples get married, most vow to stay by each other's sides in sickness and in health, but research indicates that major health concerns can result in divorce. Statistics show that men are more likely to leave their wives than women are to leave their...
What’s the difference between marital and non-marital property?
Divorce and separation are rarely happy occasions. Even when the split is amicable, couples in Kentucky can become irrational when it comes to dividing property or discussing custody and visitation matters. The longer you're married and the larger your estate, the...
How to make shared parenting successful
Sharing custody of the children after a Kentucky couple breaks up can be challenging to the parents, but, if done well, can be very beneficial to the children. Successful shared parenting takes patience, commitment and a willingness to compromise. The children’s needs...
How to create an ideal custody schedule
If you share children with a former spouse or romantic partner, you will likely share parenting time with that person. Kentucky law generally believes that allowing shared custody is an effective way to meet the "best interest of the child" standard. There are several...
What should fathers know about child custody?
Many parents in Kentucky end up in divorce. Fathers might think they’re at a disadvantage when it comes to their kids. It’s you’re a father, it’s important to know all about child custody. What are fathers’ child custody rights? Although many people automatically...
Kentucky’s new law enacts changes to child support calculations
Kentucky's 2018 shared parenting law put child support reform in the spotlight. Another bipartisan bill from 2021 is bringing changes to the child support system in the state. The changes start on March 1, 2022, and Kentucky now has a child support law ranking of A-....
How can dads get full child custody in Kentucky?
Child custody is often a difficult topic; it's filled with many myths, one of which is that mothers are always automatically given custody of their children in the event of a divorce. This is not always the case - fathers can and do get full custody of their children,...