Once Kentucky parents make the decision to end their marriage, they have one vitally important task to undertake -- telling their children. As difficult as it was to discuss getting a divorce with each other, it is often harder to discuss it with the kids. Below are...
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Consistency is the name of the game in co-parenting
When Elizabethtown couples divorce, they no longer have to answer to each other, unless they have children. In order to continue raising their children together, they will need to have some sort of agreements in place that govern their new way of life. One thing the...
Are you prepared for your child custody hearing?
Elizabethtown parents do not always get along well enough to work out an agreement regarding parenting time. Under these circumstances, it may be necessary to take their child custody issues to the courts. It would help if they knew what to expect and how to prepare...
Back-to-school tips for co-parents
In Kentucky and throughout the country, summer vacation will be winding down next month. This means many children will be heading back to school. If you're among those parents who have recently filed for divorce, the back-to-school season may seem like treading water...
Current events could cause surge in divorce filings
Earlier this year, the world turned upside down for many people across the country and here in Kentucky. Due to current events, families spent more time with each other than they may have in the months or years previously. While this may have brought some couples...
Here’s what courts don’t want to see in child custody cases
Ending a marriage is never an easy task. Even when Kentucky parents vow to work together for the sake of the children, negotiations can break down due to the difficulties in the relationship between them. Under these circumstances, they could end up going to court in...
Modifying a child custody agreement in light of substance abuse
During a divorce, all the decisions made are based on information available at the time. This snapshot of a Kentucky family’s life often cannot predict how the future will unfold. A parent who did not have a substance abuse issue at the time could develop one later,...
The basics of DNA paternity testing
As is the case in other states, an unwed biological father does not automatically receive rights to his child here in Kentucky. Instead, it will be necessary to establish legal paternity in order to gain all the parental rights and responsibilities that come with...
Make sure joint legal custody is the right choice for the family
Divorcing Kentucky parents have numerous decisions to make as they move through the divorce process. One major issue is how they will work out custody of their children. While it would be easy to simply say they will enter into a joint custody agreement, they need to...
Child custody: Is your ex alienating you?
The decision to file for divorce in a Kentucky court is not something you’d take lightly. In fact, it might be one of the most solemn decisions you’ll ever make. Considering how it might affect your children is a top priority, one that all good parents take seriously....