Child Custody

When parents are not married, questions about custody often become more complicated than many expect. In Kentucky, the law does not automatically give fathers custody rights simply because they are the biological parent. Instead, certain legal steps must be taken before a father can fully assert parental rights and seek custody or parenting time. Understanding…

When parents go through a custody dispute in Kentucky, one legal principle sits at the center of nearly every decision: the “best interests of the child” standard. This standard is set out in Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 403.270 and guides judges in determining where a child will live and how parenting time will be shared….

Child custody decisions can be one of the most emotional parts of a divorce or separation. Parents often worry about how much time they will be able to spend with their children and whether they can obtain primary or sole custody.  While every situation is different, courts focus on one guiding principle when making custody…