Child Custody

Kentucky parents who are in the military might wonder what their rights are when they are embroiled in a child custody and visitation dispute. Many military members worry about how possible periods of deployment might affect their child custody and visitation rights....

When Kentucky courts determine child custody matters during a divorce, they consider what is in the best interests of the children involved. Joint or sole custody may be awarded, and judges give equal consideration to parents and de facto custodians when making...

When Kentucky couples decide to get a divorce, they can often resolve custody disputes before heading to court. Reaching an agreement regarding custody can happen informally between the two parents or their attorneys. If this does not work, there are alternative...

Divorce negotiations in Kentucky and around the country often get heated when delicate issues such as spousal support or property division are brought up, but even spouses who really do not like one another are often able to put their differences aside when the...

Divorced parents who live in Kentucky often work hard to negotiate a fair agreement concerning how much time their child or children spend with each of them during the holidays. Unfortunately, some parents take advantage of holiday chaos to violate established custody...

Kentucky residents may be familiar with 43-year-old ‘Game of Thrones” star Lena Headey. The actress is reportedly living in England with her 6-year-old son. However, there are reports that a court has ordered Headey to bring her child back to Los Angeles...

Kentucky fans of the television show “Bachelor in Paradise” are likely familiar with the story of Amanda Stanton’s engagement to Josh Murray, which occurred on the show. Ms. Stanton shares two children with her ex, and he has now filed a petition to...

Kentucky parents who are going through a divorce may not know that there is a push for child custody law reform in several states. Traditionally, courts have favored mothers when it came to awarding physical custody, with fathers being relegated to visitation...

Kentucky music fans may be interested to learn that a family court judge has denied all motions brought against R&B singer Chris Brown by the mother of his daughter. The ruling was handed down on Aug. 12. The mother believes Brown is an unfit parent and was...

When a divorcing couple has children, custody and financial matters related to the kids is often a major focus of the divorce settlement. Just how the needs of the children will be covered financially depends on the couple and the expenses that arise. Health...